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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.25, 4,489.02 and 912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.25, 4,489.02 and 912.20 is: 1,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.25 : 4,489.02 = 912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.25/4,489.02 = 912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.25x = 4,489.02 × 912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.25x = 4,094,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,880.14/2,992.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.50

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