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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.69, 4,480.50 and 2,377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.69, 4,480.50 and 2,377.27 is: 3,559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.69 : 4,480.50 = 2,377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.69/4,480.50 = 2,377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.69x = 4,480.50 × 2,377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.69x = 10,651,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,651,358.24/2,992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.13

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