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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.72, 3,347.16 and 1,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.72, 3,347.16 and 1,932.20 is: 2,661.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.72 : 3,347.16 = 1,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.72/3,347.16 = 1,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.72x = 3,347.16 × 1,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.72x = 6,467,382.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,382.55/2,429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.78

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