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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.92, 4,393.71 and 2,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.92, 4,393.71 and 2,006.28 is: 3,005.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.92 : 4,393.71 = 2,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.92/4,393.71 = 2,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.92x = 4,393.71 × 2,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.92x = 8,815,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,815,012.50/2,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.54

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