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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.34, 4,372.86 and 2,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.34, 4,372.86 and 2,332.64 is: 3,492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.34 : 4,372.86 = 2,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.34/4,372.86 = 2,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.34x = 4,372.86 × 2,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.34x = 10,200,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,308.15/2,920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.85

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