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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.54, 4,893.80 and 2,292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.54, 4,893.80 and 2,292.97 is: 3,439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.54 : 4,893.80 = 2,292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.54/4,893.80 = 2,292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.54x = 4,893.80 × 2,292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.54x = 11,221,317.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,221,317.85/3,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.45

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