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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.48, 4,543.52 and 1,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.48, 4,543.52 and 1,895.20 is: 2,615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.48 : 4,543.52 = 1,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.48/4,543.52 = 1,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.48x = 4,543.52 × 1,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.48x = 8,610,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610,879.10/3,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.32

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