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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.48, 4,051.04 and 2,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.48, 4,051.04 and 2,342.24 is: 3,235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.48 : 4,051.04 = 2,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.48/4,051.04 = 2,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.48x = 4,051.04 × 2,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.48x = 9,488,507.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,488,507.93/2,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.66

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