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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.32, 4,484.50 and 2,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.32, 4,484.50 and 2,296.32 is: 3,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.32 : 4,484.50 = 2,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.32/4,484.50 = 2,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.32x = 4,484.50 × 2,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.32x = 10,297,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,297,847.04/2,992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.43

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