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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.88, 4,489.56 and 913.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.88, 4,489.56 and 913.06 is: 1,369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.88 : 4,489.56 = 913.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.88/4,489.56 = 913.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.88x = 4,489.56 × 913.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.88x = 4,099,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,237.65/2,992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.66

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