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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.62, 3,991.89 and 1,492.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.62, 3,991.89 and 1,492.79 is: 2,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.62 : 3,991.89 = 1,492.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.62/3,991.89 = 1,492.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.62x = 3,991.89 × 1,492.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.62x = 5,959,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,053.47/2,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.88

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