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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.31, 4,410.48 and 992.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.31, 4,410.48 and 992.53 is: 1,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.31 : 4,410.48 = 992.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.31/4,410.48 = 992.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.31x = 4,410.48 × 992.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.31x = 4,377,533.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,533.71/2,940.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.80

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