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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.77, 4,129.54 and 1,733.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.77, 4,129.54 and 1,733.94 is: 2,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.77 : 4,129.54 = 1,733.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.77/4,129.54 = 1,733.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.77x = 4,129.54 × 1,733.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.77x = 7,160,374.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,160,374.59/2,992.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.56

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