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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.30, 4,051.20 and 2,699.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.30, 4,051.20 and 2,699.02 is: 3,728.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.30 : 4,051.20 = 2,699.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.30/4,051.20 = 2,699.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.30x = 4,051.20 × 2,699.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.30x = 10,934,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934,269.82/2,932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.91

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