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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.60, 4,992.90 and 2,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.60, 4,992.90 and 2,032.60 is: 3,048.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.60 : 4,992.90 = 2,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.60/4,992.90 = 2,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.60x = 4,992.90 × 2,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.60x = 10,148,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,148,568.54/3,328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.90

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