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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.92, 4,135.14 and 2,620.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.92, 4,135.14 and 2,620.32 is: 3,620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.92 : 4,135.14 = 2,620.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.92/4,135.14 = 2,620.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.92x = 4,135.14 × 2,620.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.92x = 10,835,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,835,390.04/2,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.34

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