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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.34, 4,394.68 and 2,236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.34, 4,394.68 and 2,236.46 is: 3,351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.34 : 4,394.68 = 2,236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.34/4,394.68 = 2,236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.34x = 4,394.68 × 2,236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.34x = 9,828,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,828,526.03/2,932.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.77

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