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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044, 4,566 and 992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044, 4,566 and 992 is: 1,488

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044 : 4,566 = 992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044/4,566 = 992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044x = 4,566 × 992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044x = 4,529,472
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,472/3,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488

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