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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.55, 4,486.25 and 1,325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.55, 4,486.25 and 1,325.43 is: 1,987.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.55 : 4,486.25 = 1,325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.55/4,486.25 = 1,325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.55x = 4,486.25 × 1,325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.55x = 5,946,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,946,213.65/2,992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.01

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