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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.30, 4,398.45 and 2,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.30, 4,398.45 and 2,108.80 is: 3,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.30 : 4,398.45 = 2,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.30/4,398.45 = 2,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.30x = 4,398.45 × 2,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.30x = 9,275,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,275,451.36/2,932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.20

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