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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.62, 4,467.55 and 2,794.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.62, 4,467.55 and 2,794.98 is: 4,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.62 : 4,467.55 = 2,794.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.62/4,467.55 = 2,794.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.62x = 4,467.55 × 2,794.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.62x = 12,486,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,486,698.92/2,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.50

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