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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.90, 4,924.77 and 2,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.90, 4,924.77 and 2,892.24 is: 4,334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.90 : 4,924.77 = 2,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.90/4,924.77 = 2,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.90x = 4,924.77 × 2,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.90x = 14,243,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243,616.78/3,285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.77

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