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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.63, 4,542.66 and 2,114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.63, 4,542.66 and 2,114.35 is: 2,917.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.63 : 4,542.66 = 2,114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.63/4,542.66 = 2,114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.63x = 4,542.66 × 2,114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.63x = 9,604,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604,773.17/3,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.05

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