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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.04, 4,998.89 and 992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.04, 4,998.89 and 992.04 is: 1,488.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.04 : 4,998.89 = 992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.04/4,998.89 = 992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.04x = 4,998.89 × 992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.04x = 4,959,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,098.84/3,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.31

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