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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.55, 4,512.73 and 2,792.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.55, 4,512.73 and 2,792.84 is: 4,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.55 : 4,512.73 = 2,792.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.55/4,512.73 = 2,792.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.55x = 4,512.73 × 2,792.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.55x = 12,603,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603,337.15/2,993.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.16

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