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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.93, 4,263.33 and 992.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.93, 4,263.33 and 992.03 is: 1,488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.93 : 4,263.33 = 992.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.93/4,263.33 = 992.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.93x = 4,263.33 × 992.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.93x = 4,229,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,351.26/2,840.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.72

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