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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.19, 4,292.95 and 1,932.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.19, 4,292.95 and 1,932.42 is: 2,665.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.19 : 4,292.95 = 1,932.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.19/4,292.95 = 1,932.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.19x = 4,292.95 × 1,932.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.19x = 8,295,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,295,782.44/3,112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.58

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