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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.04, 4,544.62 and 2,115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.04, 4,544.62 and 2,115.12 is: 2,919.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.04 : 4,544.62 = 2,115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.04/4,544.62 = 2,115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.04x = 4,544.62 × 2,115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.04x = 9,612,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,612,416.65/3,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.90

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