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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.33, 3,567.94 and 992.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.33, 3,567.94 and 992.62 is: 1,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.33 : 3,567.94 = 992.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.33/3,567.94 = 992.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.33x = 3,567.94 × 992.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.33x = 3,541,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,585.80/2,380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.86

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