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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.40, 4,999.31 and 992.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.40, 4,999.31 and 992.42 is: 1,488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.40 : 4,999.31 = 992.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.40/4,999.31 = 992.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.40x = 4,999.31 × 992.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.40x = 4,961,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,390.23/3,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.83

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