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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.34, 3,049.60 and 992.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.34, 3,049.60 and 992.28 is: 1,488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.34 : 3,049.60 = 992.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.34/3,049.60 = 992.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.34x = 3,049.60 × 992.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.34x = 3,026,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,057.09/2,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.22

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