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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.60, 4,329.67 and 2,492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.60, 4,329.67 and 2,492.36 is: 3,720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.60 : 4,329.67 = 2,492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.60/4,329.67 = 2,492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.60x = 4,329.67 × 2,492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.60x = 10,791,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791,096.32/2,900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.30

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