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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.52, 4,412.52 and 2,443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.52, 4,412.52 and 2,443.92 is: 3,375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.52 : 4,412.52 = 2,443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.52/4,412.52 = 2,443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.52x = 4,412.52 × 2,443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.52x = 10,783,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,783,845.88/3,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.73

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