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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.32, 3,436.98 and 992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.32, 3,436.98 and 992.48 is: 1,488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.32 : 3,436.98 = 992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.32/3,436.98 = 992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.32x = 3,436.98 × 992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.32x = 3,411,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,142.50/2,291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.73

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