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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.73, 4,543.93 and 2,113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.73, 4,543.93 and 2,113.79 is: 2,917.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.73 : 4,543.93 = 2,113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.73/4,543.93 = 2,113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.73x = 4,543.93 × 2,113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.73x = 9,604,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604,913.79/3,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.01

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