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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.33, 4,395.41 and 1,082.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.33, 4,395.41 and 1,082.26 is: 1,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.33 : 4,395.41 = 1,082.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.33/4,395.41 = 1,082.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.33x = 4,395.41 × 1,082.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.33x = 4,756,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,971.02/2,932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.25

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