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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.66, 4,129.10 and 1,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.66, 4,129.10 and 1,997.26 is: 2,755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.66 : 4,129.10 = 1,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.66/4,129.10 = 1,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.66x = 4,129.10 × 1,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.66x = 8,246,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,246,886.27/2,992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.70

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