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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.32, 4,116.96 and 2,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.32, 4,116.96 and 2,617.92 is: 3,601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.32 : 4,116.96 = 2,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.32/4,116.96 = 2,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.32x = 4,116.96 × 2,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.32x = 10,777,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,777,871.92/2,992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.84

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