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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.51, 4,042.88 and 2,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.51, 4,042.88 and 2,233.24 is: 3,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.51 : 4,042.88 = 2,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.51/4,042.88 = 2,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.51x = 4,042.88 × 2,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.51x = 9,028,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,028,721.33/2,692.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.27

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