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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.62, 3,049.20 and 992.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.62, 3,049.20 and 992.39 is: 1,489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.62 : 3,049.20 = 992.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.62/3,049.20 = 992.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.62x = 3,049.20 × 992.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.62x = 3,025,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,995.59/2,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.45

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