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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.92, 4,488.15 and 1,349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.92, 4,488.15 and 1,349.03 is: 2,022.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.92 : 4,488.15 = 1,349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.92/4,488.15 = 1,349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.92x = 4,488.15 × 1,349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.92x = 6,054,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,626.55/2,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.98

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