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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.30, 3,993.67 and 2,671.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.30, 3,993.67 and 2,671.17 is: 3,688.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.30 : 3,993.67 = 2,671.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.30/3,993.67 = 2,671.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.30x = 3,993.67 × 2,671.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.30x = 10,667,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,667,771.49/2,892.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.34

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