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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.68, 5,981.72 and 2,894.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.68, 5,981.72 and 2,894.32 is: 4,336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.68 : 5,981.72 = 2,894.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.68/5,981.72 = 2,894.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.68x = 5,981.72 × 2,894.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.68x = 17,312,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312,967.45/3,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.18

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