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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.04, 3,972.93 and 2,592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.04, 3,972.93 and 2,592.92 is: 3,869.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.04 : 3,972.93 = 2,592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.04/3,972.93 = 2,592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.04x = 3,972.93 × 2,592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.04x = 10,301,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,301,489.66/2,662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.77

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