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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.72, 4,702.64 and 1,992.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.72, 4,702.64 and 1,992.38 is: 2,749.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.72 : 4,702.64 = 1,992.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.72/4,702.64 = 1,992.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.72x = 4,702.64 × 1,992.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.72x = 9,369,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,369,445.88/3,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.48

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