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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.08, 4,083.90 and 992.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.08, 4,083.90 and 992.92 is: 1,489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.08 : 4,083.90 = 992.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.08/4,083.90 = 992.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.08x = 4,083.90 × 992.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.08x = 4,054,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,985.99/2,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.12

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