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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.81, 3,565.19 and 992.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.81, 3,565.19 and 992.10 is: 1,487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.81 : 3,565.19 = 992.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.81/3,565.19 = 992.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.81x = 3,565.19 × 992.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.81x = 3,537,025.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,025.00/2,377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.51

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