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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.89, 4,486.83 and 2,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.89, 4,486.83 and 2,892.06 is: 4,331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.89 : 4,486.83 = 2,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.89/4,486.83 = 2,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.89x = 4,486.83 × 2,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.89x = 12,976,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,976,181.57/2,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.33

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