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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.60, 4,544.44 and 2,173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.60, 4,544.44 and 2,173.60 is: 3,000.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.60 : 4,544.44 = 2,173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.60/4,544.44 = 2,173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.60x = 4,544.44 × 2,173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.60x = 9,877,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,877,794.78/3,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.00

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