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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.48, 3,050.31 and 992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.48, 3,050.31 and 992.24 is: 1,488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.48 : 3,050.31 = 992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.48/3,050.31 = 992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.48x = 3,050.31 × 992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.48x = 3,026,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,647.22/2,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.41

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