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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.56, 4,449.83 and 992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.56, 4,449.83 and 992.48 is: 1,488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.56 : 4,449.83 = 992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.56/4,449.83 = 992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.56x = 4,449.83 × 992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.56x = 4,416,367.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,367.28/2,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.21

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