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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.76, 4,540.92 and 2,409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.76, 4,540.92 and 2,409.32 is: 3,322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.76 : 4,540.92 = 2,409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.76/4,540.92 = 2,409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.76x = 4,540.92 × 2,409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.76x = 10,940,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,940,529.37/3,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.60

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