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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.04, 4,043.31 and 2,372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.04, 4,043.31 and 2,372.06 is: 3,271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.04 : 4,043.31 = 2,372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.04/4,043.31 = 2,372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.04x = 4,043.31 × 2,372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.04x = 9,590,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590,973.92/2,932.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.09

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