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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.47, 2,718.62 and 992.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.47, 2,718.62 and 992.35 is: 1,488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.47 : 2,718.62 = 992.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.47/2,718.62 = 992.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.47x = 2,718.62 × 992.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.47x = 2,697,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,804.00/1,812.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.47

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