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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.10, 3,826.12 and 992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.10, 3,826.12 and 992.04 is: 1,487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.10 : 3,826.12 = 992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.10/3,826.12 = 992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.10x = 3,826.12 × 992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.10x = 3,795,664.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,664.08/2,552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.27

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