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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.70, 4,196.19 and 1,992.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.70, 4,196.19 and 1,992.75 is: 2,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.70 : 4,196.19 = 1,992.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.70/4,196.19 = 1,992.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.70x = 4,196.19 × 1,992.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.70x = 8,361,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,361,957.62/3,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.02

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