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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.05, 4,542.47 and 2,033.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.05, 4,542.47 and 2,033.31 is: 2,805.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.05 : 4,542.47 = 2,033.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.05/4,542.47 = 2,033.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.05x = 4,542.47 × 2,033.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.05x = 9,236,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,236,249.68/3,292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.62

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