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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.44, 4,489.26 and 912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.44, 4,489.26 and 912.60 is: 1,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.44 : 4,489.26 = 912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.44/4,489.26 = 912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.44x = 4,489.26 × 912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.44x = 4,096,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,898.68/2,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.08

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