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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.49, 3,132.97 and 992.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.49, 3,132.97 and 992.52 is: 1,486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.49 : 3,132.97 = 992.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.49/3,132.97 = 992.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.49x = 3,132.97 × 992.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.49x = 3,109,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,535.38/2,091.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.76

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