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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.97, 3,826.66 and 992.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.97, 3,826.66 and 992.42 is: 1,488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.97 : 3,826.66 = 992.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.97/3,826.66 = 992.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.97x = 3,826.66 × 992.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.97x = 3,797,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,653.92/2,551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.13

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