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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.16, 4,952.22 and 992.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.16, 4,952.22 and 992.84 is: 1,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.16 : 4,952.22 = 992.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.16/4,952.22 = 992.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.16x = 4,952.22 × 992.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.16x = 4,916,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,916,762.10/3,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.40

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