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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.36, 4,488.52 and 1,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.36, 4,488.52 and 1,044.08 is: 1,566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.36 : 4,488.52 = 1,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.36/4,488.52 = 1,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.36x = 4,488.52 × 1,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.36x = 4,686,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,373.96/2,992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.11

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