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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.22, 3,028.36 and 992.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.22, 3,028.36 and 992.22 is: 1,488.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.22 : 3,028.36 = 992.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.22/3,028.36 = 992.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.22x = 3,028.36 × 992.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.22x = 3,004,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,799.36/2,018.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.84

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