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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.52, 4,128.03 and 2,490.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.52, 4,128.03 and 2,490.91 is: 3,436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.52 : 4,128.03 = 2,490.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.52/4,128.03 = 2,490.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.52x = 4,128.03 × 2,490.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.52x = 10,282,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,282,540.89/2,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.08

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