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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.56, 4,044.24 and 2,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.56, 4,044.24 and 2,267.28 is: 3,126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.56 : 4,044.24 = 2,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.56/4,044.24 = 2,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.56x = 4,044.24 × 2,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.56x = 9,169,424.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169,424.47/2,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.76

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