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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.88, 5,084.97 and 2,952.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.88, 5,084.97 and 2,952.30 is: 4,424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.88 : 5,084.97 = 2,952.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.88/5,084.97 = 2,952.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.88x = 5,084.97 × 2,952.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.88x = 15,012,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,356.93/3,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.66

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