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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.80, 13,490.58 and 2,419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.80, 13,490.58 and 2,419.50 is: 3,629.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.80 : 13,490.58 = 2,419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.80/13,490.58 = 2,419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.80x = 13,490.58 × 2,419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.80x = 32,640,458.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,640,458.31/8,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.62

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