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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.27, 4,487.53 and 2,004.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.27, 4,487.53 and 2,004.47 is: 3,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.27 : 4,487.53 = 2,004.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.27/4,487.53 = 2,004.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.27x = 4,487.53 × 2,004.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.27x = 8,995,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,995,119.38/2,992.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.12

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