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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.90, 4,489.60 and 912.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.90, 4,489.60 and 912.86 is: 1,369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.90 : 4,489.60 = 912.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.90/4,489.60 = 912.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.90x = 4,489.60 × 912.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.90x = 4,098,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,376.26/2,992.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.37

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