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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.39, 3,050.17 and 992.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.39, 3,050.17 and 992.15 is: 1,488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.39 : 3,050.17 = 992.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.39/3,050.17 = 992.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.39x = 3,050.17 × 992.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.39x = 3,026,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,225.45/2,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.27

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