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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,866.52, 5,792.49 and 2,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,866.52, 5,792.49 and 2,996.58 is: 4,489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,866.52 : 5,792.49 = 2,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,866.52/5,792.49 = 2,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,866.52x = 5,792.49 × 2,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,866.52x = 17,357,659.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357,659.68/3,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.22

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