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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.02, 4,119.64 and 992.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.02, 4,119.64 and 992.75 is: 1,488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.02 : 4,119.64 = 992.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.02/4,119.64 = 992.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.02x = 4,119.64 × 992.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.02x = 4,089,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,772.61/2,748.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.26

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