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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.81, 3,244.42 and 992.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.81, 3,244.42 and 992.35 is: 1,487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.81 : 3,244.42 = 992.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.81/3,244.42 = 992.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.81x = 3,244.42 × 992.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.81x = 3,219,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,587.71/2,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.92

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