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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.80, 4,544.04 and 2,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.80, 4,544.04 and 2,114.32 is: 2,917.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.80 : 4,544.04 = 2,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.80/4,544.04 = 2,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.80x = 4,544.04 × 2,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.80x = 9,607,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,607,554.65/3,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.75

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