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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.61, 5,000.69 and 2,892.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.61, 5,000.69 and 2,892.93 is: 4,356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.61 : 5,000.69 = 2,892.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.61/5,000.69 = 2,892.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.61x = 5,000.69 × 2,892.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.61x = 14,466,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,466,631.66/3,320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.62

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