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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.92, 3,679.52 and 992.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.92, 3,679.52 and 992.09 is: 1,488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.92 : 3,679.52 = 992.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.92/3,679.52 = 992.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.92x = 3,679.52 × 992.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.92x = 3,650,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,391.64/2,452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.18

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