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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.92, 4,042.16 and 2,268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.92, 4,042.16 and 2,268.48 is: 3,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.92 : 4,042.16 = 2,268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.92/4,042.16 = 2,268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.92x = 4,042.16 × 2,268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.92x = 9,169,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169,559.12/2,933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.36

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