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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.23, 4,431.08 and 1,492.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.23, 4,431.08 and 1,492.41 is: 2,240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.23 : 4,431.08 = 1,492.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.23/4,431.08 = 1,492.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.23x = 4,431.08 × 1,492.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.23x = 6,612,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,991.83/2,952.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.00

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