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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.72, 4,365.58 and 2,888.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.72, 4,365.58 and 2,888.98 is: 4,300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.72 : 4,365.58 = 2,888.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.72/4,365.58 = 2,888.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.72x = 4,365.58 × 2,888.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.72x = 12,612,073.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,612,073.31/2,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.47

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