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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.24, 3,566.04 and 992.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.24, 3,566.04 and 992.28 is: 1,487.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.24 : 3,566.04 = 992.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.24/3,566.04 = 992.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.24x = 3,566.04 × 992.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.24x = 3,538,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,510.17/2,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.24

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