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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.26, 3,957.59 and 1,992.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.26, 3,957.59 and 1,992.02 is: 2,982.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.26 : 3,957.59 = 1,992.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.26/3,957.59 = 1,992.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.26x = 3,957.59 × 1,992.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.26x = 7,883,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,883,598.43/2,643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.53

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