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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.76, 4,938.14 and 1,731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.76, 4,938.14 and 1,731.92 is: 2,597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.76 : 4,938.14 = 1,731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.76/4,938.14 = 1,731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.76x = 4,938.14 × 1,731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.76x = 8,552,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,552,443.07/3,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.35

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