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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.02, 4,677.93 and 1,992.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.02, 4,677.93 and 1,992.50 is: 2,749.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.02 : 4,677.93 = 1,992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.02/4,677.93 = 1,992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.02x = 4,677.93 × 1,992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.02x = 9,320,775.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,320,775.53/3,390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.48

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