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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.62, 4,489.18 and 912.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.62, 4,489.18 and 912.82 is: 1,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.62 : 4,489.18 = 912.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.62/4,489.18 = 912.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.62x = 4,489.18 × 912.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.62x = 4,097,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,813.29/2,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.31

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