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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.16, 4,410.28 and 992.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.16, 4,410.28 and 992.36 is: 1,488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.16 : 4,410.28 = 992.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.16/4,410.28 = 992.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.16x = 4,410.28 × 992.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.16x = 4,376,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,585.46/2,940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.55

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