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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.40, 4,552.38 and 2,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.40, 4,552.38 and 2,215.92 is: 3,326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.40 : 4,552.38 = 2,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.40/4,552.38 = 2,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.40x = 4,552.38 × 2,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.40x = 10,087,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,087,709.89/3,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.64

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