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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.96, 6,492.24 and 2,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.96, 6,492.24 and 2,381.76 is: 3,568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.96 : 6,492.24 = 2,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.96/6,492.24 = 2,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.96x = 6,492.24 × 2,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.96x = 15,462,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462,957.54/4,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.68

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