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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.76, 4,389.96 and 1,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.76, 4,389.96 and 1,832.24 is: 2,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.76 : 4,389.96 = 1,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.76/4,389.96 = 1,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.76x = 4,389.96 × 1,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.76x = 8,043,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043,460.31/2,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.62

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