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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.23, 4,488.39 and 1,044.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.23, 4,488.39 and 1,044.45 is: 1,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.23 : 4,488.39 = 1,044.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.23/4,488.39 = 1,044.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.23x = 4,488.39 × 1,044.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.23x = 4,687,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,898.94/2,992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.69

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