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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.58, 4,394.91 and 1,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.58, 4,394.91 and 1,081.96 is: 1,621.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.58 : 4,394.91 = 1,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.58/4,394.91 = 1,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.58x = 4,394.91 × 1,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.58x = 4,755,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,116.82/2,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.48

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