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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.74, 4,131.87 and 1,930.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.74, 4,131.87 and 1,930.89 is: 2,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.74 : 4,131.87 = 1,930.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.74/4,131.87 = 1,930.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.74x = 4,131.87 × 1,930.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.74x = 7,978,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978,186.46/2,992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.85

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