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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.28, 2,511.99 and 992.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.28, 2,511.99 and 992.28 is: 1,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.28 : 2,511.99 = 992.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.28/2,511.99 = 992.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.28x = 2,511.99 × 992.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.28x = 2,492,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,597.44/1,820.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.35

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