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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.74, 4,262.65 and 992.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.74, 4,262.65 and 992.86 is: 1,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.74 : 4,262.65 = 992.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.74/4,262.65 = 992.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.74x = 4,262.65 × 992.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.74x = 4,232,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,214.68/2,841.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.30

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