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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.16, 4,337.52 and 2,430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.16, 4,337.52 and 2,430.28 is: 3,644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.16 : 4,337.52 = 2,430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.16/4,337.52 = 2,430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.16x = 4,337.52 × 2,430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.16x = 10,541,388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,541,388.11/2,892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.81

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