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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.18, 4,484.06 and 2,551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.18, 4,484.06 and 2,551.16 is: 3,823.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.18 : 4,484.06 = 2,551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.18/4,484.06 = 2,551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.18x = 4,484.06 × 2,551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.18x = 11,439,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,439,554.51/2,992.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.15

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