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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.32, 4,411.08 and 992.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.32, 4,411.08 and 992.47 is: 1,488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.32 : 4,411.08 = 992.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.32/4,411.08 = 992.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.32x = 4,411.08 × 992.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.32x = 4,377,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,864.57/2,940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.91

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