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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.24, 3,129.60 and 992.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.24, 3,129.60 and 992.12 is: 1,487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.24 : 3,129.60 = 992.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.24/3,129.60 = 992.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.24x = 3,129.60 × 992.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.24x = 3,104,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,938.75/2,087.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.58

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