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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.40, 8,932.56 and 2,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.40, 8,932.56 and 2,445.28 is: 3,669.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.40 : 8,932.56 = 2,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.40/8,932.56 = 2,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.40x = 8,932.56 × 2,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.40x = 21,842,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842,610.32/5,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.55

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