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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.43, 4,488.37 and 912.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.43, 4,488.37 and 912.89 is: 1,369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.43 : 4,488.37 = 912.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.43/4,488.37 = 912.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.43x = 4,488.37 × 912.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.43x = 4,097,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,388.09/2,992.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.25

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