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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.51, 5,026.02 and 2,992.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.51, 5,026.02 and 2,992.91 is: 4,476.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.51 : 5,026.02 = 2,992.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.51/5,026.02 = 2,992.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.51x = 5,026.02 × 2,992.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.51x = 15,042,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042,385.42/3,360.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.23

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