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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.08, 4,488.84 and 1,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.08, 4,488.84 and 1,044.24 is: 1,566.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.08 : 4,488.84 = 1,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.08/4,488.84 = 1,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.08x = 4,488.84 × 1,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.08x = 4,687,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,426.28/2,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.61

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