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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.28, 4,957.81 and 2,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.28, 4,957.81 and 2,374.30 is: 3,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.28 : 4,957.81 = 2,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.28/4,957.81 = 2,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.28x = 4,957.81 × 2,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.28x = 11,771,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,771,300.66/3,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.43

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