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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.32, 3,128.88 and 992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.32, 3,128.88 and 992.24 is: 1,486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.32 : 3,128.88 = 992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.32/3,128.88 = 992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.32x = 3,128.88 × 992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.32x = 3,104,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,599.89/2,088.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.65

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