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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.32, 4,092.72 and 2,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.32, 4,092.72 and 2,569.44 is: 3,542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.32 : 4,092.72 = 2,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.32/4,092.72 = 2,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.32x = 4,092.72 × 2,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.32x = 10,515,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,515,998.48/2,968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.74

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