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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.24, 4,940.35 and 1,443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.24, 4,940.35 and 1,443.46 is: 2,166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.24 : 4,940.35 = 1,443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.24/4,940.35 = 1,443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.24x = 4,940.35 × 1,443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.24x = 7,131,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131,197.61/3,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.06

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