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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.92, 4,299.52 and 2,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.92, 4,299.52 and 2,132.28 is: 3,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.92 : 4,299.52 = 2,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.92/4,299.52 = 2,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.92x = 4,299.52 × 2,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.92x = 9,167,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167,780.51/2,864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.01

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