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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932, 4,396.56 and 1,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932, 4,396.56 and 1,082.56 is: 1,623.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932 : 4,396.56 = 1,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932/4,396.56 = 1,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932x = 4,396.56 × 1,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932x = 4,759,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,539.99/2,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.31

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