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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,640.20, 5,460.30 and 2,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,640.20, 5,460.30 and 2,992.20 is: 4,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,640.20 : 5,460.30 = 2,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,640.20/5,460.30 = 2,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,640.20x = 5,460.30 × 2,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,640.20x = 16,338,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338,309.66/3,640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.30

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