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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.94, 3,999.08 and 1,792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.94, 3,999.08 and 1,792.22 is: 2,683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.94 : 3,999.08 = 1,792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.94/3,999.08 = 1,792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.94x = 3,999.08 × 1,792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.94x = 7,167,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,231.16/2,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.41

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