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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.10, 4,481.01 and 2,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.10, 4,481.01 and 2,371.70 is: 3,551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.10 : 4,481.01 = 2,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.10/4,481.01 = 2,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.10x = 4,481.01 × 2,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.10x = 10,627,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,627,611.42/2,992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.89

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