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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.54, 4,450.43 and 992.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.54, 4,450.43 and 992.09 is: 1,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.54 : 4,450.43 = 992.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.54/4,450.43 = 992.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.54x = 4,450.43 × 992.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.54x = 4,415,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,208.02/2,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.34

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