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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.24, 4,131.30 and 2,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.24, 4,131.30 and 2,676.52 is: 3,695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.24 : 4,131.30 = 2,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.24/4,131.30 = 2,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.24x = 4,131.30 × 2,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.24x = 11,057,507.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,057,507.08/2,992.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.39

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