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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.02, 4,543.42 and 1,876.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.02, 4,543.42 and 1,876.22 is: 2,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.02 : 4,543.42 = 1,876.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.02/4,543.42 = 1,876.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.02x = 4,543.42 × 1,876.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.02x = 8,524,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,455.47/3,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.43

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