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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.42, 4,487.40 and 1,348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.42, 4,487.40 and 1,348.53 is: 2,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.42 : 4,487.40 = 1,348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.42/4,487.40 = 1,348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.42x = 4,487.40 × 1,348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.42x = 6,051,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051,393.52/2,992.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.24

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