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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.38, 4,541.67 and 2,295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.38, 4,541.67 and 2,295.90 is: 3,167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.38 : 4,541.67 = 2,295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.38/4,541.67 = 2,295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.38x = 4,541.67 × 2,295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.38x = 10,427,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,427,220.15/3,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.08

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