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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.98, 4,487.28 and 1,411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.98, 4,487.28 and 1,411.16 is: 2,115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.98 : 4,487.28 = 1,411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.98/4,487.28 = 1,411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.98x = 4,487.28 × 1,411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.98x = 6,332,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,332,270.04/2,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.71

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