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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.96, 4,544.40 and 2,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.96, 4,544.40 and 2,174.88 is: 3,001.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.96 : 4,544.40 = 2,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.96/4,544.40 = 2,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.96x = 4,544.40 × 2,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.96x = 9,883,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,883,524.67/3,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.41

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