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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.32, 4,172.33 and 2,361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.32, 4,172.33 and 2,361.48 is: 3,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.32 : 4,172.33 = 2,361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.32/4,172.33 = 2,361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.32x = 4,172.33 × 2,361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.32x = 9,852,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,852,873.85/2,797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.25

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