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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.51, 4,610.54 and 992.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.51, 4,610.54 and 992.71 is: 1,489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.51 : 4,610.54 = 992.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.51/4,610.54 = 992.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.51x = 4,610.54 × 992.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.51x = 4,576,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,924.20/3,073.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.15

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