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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.07, 4,486.69 and 1,992.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.07, 4,486.69 and 1,992.67 is: 2,749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.07 : 4,486.69 = 1,992.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.07/4,486.69 = 1,992.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.07x = 4,486.69 × 1,992.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.07x = 8,940,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940,492.56/3,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.17

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