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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.07, 3,436.60 and 992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.07, 3,436.60 and 992.24 is: 1,488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.07 : 3,436.60 = 992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.07/3,436.60 = 992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.07x = 3,436.60 × 992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.07x = 3,409,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,914.80/2,291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.35

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