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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.32, 4,415.88 and 2,552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.32, 4,415.88 and 2,552.16 is: 3,843.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.32 : 4,415.88 = 2,552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.32/4,415.88 = 2,552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.32x = 4,415.88 × 2,552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.32x = 11,270,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,270,032.30/2,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.38

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