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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.55, 4,466.21 and 2,914.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.55, 4,466.21 and 2,914.79 is: 4,350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.55 : 4,466.21 = 2,914.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.55/4,466.21 = 2,914.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.55x = 4,466.21 × 2,914.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.55x = 13,018,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,018,027.34/2,992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.15

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