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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.92, 3,292.80 and 2,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.92, 3,292.80 and 2,295.20 is: 3,183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.92 : 3,292.80 = 2,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.92/3,292.80 = 2,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.92x = 3,292.80 × 2,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.92x = 7,557,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,634.56/2,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.61

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