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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.02, 4,185.60 and 1,329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.02, 4,185.60 and 1,329.16 is: 1,992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.02 : 4,185.60 = 1,329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.02/4,185.60 = 1,329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.02x = 4,185.60 × 1,329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.02x = 5,563,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,332.10/2,792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.58

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