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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.16, 4,488.31 and 912.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.16, 4,488.31 and 912.15 is: 1,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.16 : 4,488.31 = 912.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.16/4,488.31 = 912.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.16x = 4,488.31 × 912.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.16x = 4,094,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,009.69/2,992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.25

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