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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.72, 4,543.99 and 2,115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.72, 4,543.99 and 2,115.83 is: 2,919.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.72 : 4,543.99 = 2,115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.72/4,543.99 = 2,115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.72x = 4,543.99 × 2,115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.72x = 9,614,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614,316.43/3,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.87

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