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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.51, 5,006.23 and 2,992.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.51, 5,006.23 and 2,992.29 is: 4,479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.51 : 5,006.23 = 2,992.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.51/5,006.23 = 2,992.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.51x = 5,006.23 × 2,992.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.51x = 14,980,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,980,091.97/3,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.02

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