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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.46, 3,797.51 and 992.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.46, 3,797.51 and 992.26 is: 1,488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.46 : 3,797.51 = 992.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.46/3,797.51 = 992.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.46x = 3,797.51 × 992.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.46x = 3,768,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,117.27/2,531.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.52

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