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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.80, 5,232.96 and 2,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.80, 5,232.96 and 2,029.32 is: 3,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.80 : 5,232.96 = 2,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.80/5,232.96 = 2,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.80x = 5,232.96 × 2,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.80x = 10,619,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,619,350.39/3,493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.48

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