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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.76, 5,988.96 and 2,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.76, 5,988.96 and 2,347.92 is: 3,521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.76 : 5,988.96 = 2,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.76/5,988.96 = 2,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.76x = 5,988.96 × 2,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.76x = 14,061,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061,598.96/3,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.77

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