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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.73, 4,423.02 and 2,132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.73, 4,423.02 and 2,132.65 is: 3,194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.73 : 4,423.02 = 2,132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.73/4,423.02 = 2,132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.73x = 4,423.02 × 2,132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.73x = 9,432,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,432,753.60/2,952.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.59

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