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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.68, 4,497.12 and 1,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.68, 4,497.12 and 1,607.04 is: 2,414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.68 : 4,497.12 = 1,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.68/4,497.12 = 1,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.68x = 4,497.12 × 1,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.68x = 7,227,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,051.72/2,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.91

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