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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.60, 3,244.88 and 992.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.60, 3,244.88 and 992.87 is: 1,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.60 : 3,244.88 = 992.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.60/3,244.88 = 992.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.60x = 3,244.88 × 992.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.60x = 3,221,742.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,742.43/2,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.07

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