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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.09, 3,567.79 and 992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.09, 3,567.79 and 992.08 is: 1,488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.09 : 3,567.79 = 992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.09/3,567.79 = 992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.09x = 3,567.79 × 992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.09x = 3,539,512.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,512.78/2,378.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.39

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