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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.32, 6,666.96 and 2,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.32, 6,666.96 and 2,842.24 is: 3,921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.32 : 6,666.96 = 2,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.32/6,666.96 = 2,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.32x = 6,666.96 × 2,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.32x = 18,949,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,949,100.39/4,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.33

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