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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.83, 4,123.35 and 2,205.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.83, 4,123.35 and 2,205.51 is: 3,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.83 : 4,123.35 = 2,205.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.83/4,123.35 = 2,205.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.83x = 4,123.35 × 2,205.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.83x = 9,094,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,089.66/2,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.63

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