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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.20, 4,410.90 and 992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.20, 4,410.90 and 992.60 is: 1,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.20 : 4,410.90 = 992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.20/4,410.90 = 992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.20x = 4,410.90 × 992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.20x = 4,378,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,259.34/2,940.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.10

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