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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.52, 4,129.59 and 1,733.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.52, 4,129.59 and 1,733.63 is: 2,392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.52 : 4,129.59 = 1,733.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.52/4,129.59 = 1,733.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.52x = 4,129.59 × 1,733.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.52x = 7,159,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,160.46/2,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.36

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