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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.15, 4,449.22 and 992.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.15, 4,449.22 and 992.07 is: 1,487.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.15 : 4,449.22 = 992.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.15/4,449.22 = 992.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.15x = 4,449.22 × 992.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.15x = 4,413,937.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,937.69/2,967.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.60

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