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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.32, 4,381.80 and 2,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.32, 4,381.80 and 2,242.80 is: 3,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.32 : 4,381.80 = 2,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.32/4,381.80 = 2,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.32x = 4,381.80 × 2,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.32x = 9,827,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,827,501.04/2,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.31

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