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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.56, 4,390.35 and 2,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.56, 4,390.35 and 2,281.32 is: 3,415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.56 : 4,390.35 = 2,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.56/4,390.35 = 2,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.56x = 4,390.35 × 2,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.56x = 10,015,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,793.26/2,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.38

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