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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.02, 4,485.80 and 2,016.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.02, 4,485.80 and 2,016.06 is: 3,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.02 : 4,485.80 = 2,016.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.02/4,485.80 = 2,016.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.02x = 4,485.80 × 2,016.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.02x = 9,043,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,043,641.95/2,992.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.59

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