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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.32, 4,082.56 and 2,399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.32, 4,082.56 and 2,399.04 is: 3,584.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.32 : 4,082.56 = 2,399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.32/4,082.56 = 2,399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.32x = 4,082.56 × 2,399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.32x = 9,794,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,794,224.74/2,732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.58

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