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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.09, 4,546.13 and 2,115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.09, 4,546.13 and 2,115.23 is: 2,920.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.09 : 4,546.13 = 2,115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.09/4,546.13 = 2,115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.09x = 4,546.13 × 2,115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.09x = 9,616,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,616,104.48/3,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.97

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