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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.92, 4,468.28 and 2,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.92, 4,468.28 and 2,992.48 is: 4,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.92 : 4,468.28 = 2,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.92/4,468.28 = 2,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.92x = 4,468.28 × 2,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.92x = 13,371,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,371,238.53/3,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.01

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