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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.92, 4,037.40 and 2,267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.92, 4,037.40 and 2,267.64 is: 3,121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.92 : 4,037.40 = 2,267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.92/4,037.40 = 2,267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.92x = 4,037.40 × 2,267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.92x = 9,155,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155,369.74/2,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.59

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