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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364, 4,642.32 and 1,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364, 4,642.32 and 1,892 is: 2,610.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364 : 4,642.32 = 1,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364/4,642.32 = 1,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364x = 4,642.32 × 1,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364x = 8,783,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,783,269.44/3,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.96

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