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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.08, 5,511.36 and 2,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.08, 5,511.36 and 2,670.16 is: 3,686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.08 : 5,511.36 = 2,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.08/5,511.36 = 2,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.08x = 5,511.36 × 2,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.08x = 14,716,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716,213.02/3,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.35

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