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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.59, 4,449.88 and 992.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.59, 4,449.88 and 992.51 is: 1,488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.59 : 4,449.88 = 992.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.59/4,449.88 = 992.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.59x = 4,449.88 × 992.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.59x = 4,416,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,550.40/2,967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.26

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