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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.24, 4,378.32 and 2,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.24, 4,378.32 and 2,190.72 is: 3,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.24 : 4,378.32 = 2,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.24/4,378.32 = 2,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.24x = 4,378.32 × 2,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.24x = 9,591,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,591,673.19/2,922.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.30

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