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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.69, 4,400.76 and 1,085.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.69, 4,400.76 and 1,085.10 is: 1,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.69 : 4,400.76 = 1,085.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.69/4,400.76 = 1,085.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.69x = 4,400.76 × 1,085.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.69x = 4,775,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,264.68/2,932.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.29

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