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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.99, 5,267.63 and 2,992.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.99, 5,267.63 and 2,992.27 is: 4,484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.99 : 5,267.63 = 2,992.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.99/5,267.63 = 2,992.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.99x = 5,267.63 × 2,992.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.99x = 15,762,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,762,156.26/3,514.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.27

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