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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.11, 4,998.99 and 992.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.11, 4,998.99 and 992.10 is: 1,488.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.11 : 4,998.99 = 992.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.11/4,998.99 = 992.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.11x = 4,998.99 × 992.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.11x = 4,959,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,493.02/3,332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.40

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