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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.26, 4,389.87 and 2,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.26, 4,389.87 and 2,281.02 is: 3,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.26 : 4,389.87 = 2,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.26/4,389.87 = 2,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.26x = 4,389.87 × 2,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.26x = 10,013,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,013,381.27/2,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.90

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