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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.42, 5,510.22 and 2,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.42, 5,510.22 and 2,947.52 is: 4,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.42 : 5,510.22 = 2,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.42/5,510.22 = 2,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.42x = 5,510.22 × 2,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.42x = 16,241,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,241,483.65/3,992.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.08

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