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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.08, 4,398.35 and 2,161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.08, 4,398.35 and 2,161.17 is: 3,241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.08 : 4,398.35 = 2,161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.08/4,398.35 = 2,161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.08x = 4,398.35 × 2,161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.08x = 9,505,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,505,571.26/2,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.92

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