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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.33, 4,938.59 and 1,442.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.33, 4,938.59 and 1,442.49 is: 2,163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.33 : 4,938.59 = 1,442.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.33/4,938.59 = 1,442.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.33x = 4,938.59 × 1,442.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.33x = 7,123,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,866.69/3,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.78

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