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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,892.32, 7,332.24 and 2,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,892.32, 7,332.24 and 2,289.52 is: 3,431.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,892.32 : 7,332.24 = 2,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,892.32/7,332.24 = 2,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,892.32x = 7,332.24 × 2,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,892.32x = 16,787,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,787,310.12/4,892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.36

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