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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.32, 4,372.80 and 2,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.32, 4,372.80 and 2,236.80 is: 3,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.32 : 4,372.80 = 2,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.32/4,372.80 = 2,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.32x = 4,372.80 × 2,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.32x = 9,781,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,079.04/2,920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.32

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