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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.32, 3,991.52 and 2,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.32, 3,991.52 and 2,053.32 is: 2,833.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.32 : 3,991.52 = 2,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.32/3,991.52 = 2,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.32x = 3,991.52 × 2,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.32x = 8,195,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,867.85/2,892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.67

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