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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.92, 4,489.94 and 1,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.92, 4,489.94 and 1,045.08 is: 1,567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.92 : 4,489.94 = 1,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.92/4,489.94 = 1,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.92x = 4,489.94 × 1,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.92x = 4,692,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,346.50/2,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.82

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