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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.88, 4,998.45 and 992.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.88, 4,998.45 and 992.27 is: 1,488.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.88 : 4,998.45 = 992.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.88/4,998.45 = 992.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.88x = 4,998.45 × 992.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.88x = 4,959,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,786.99/3,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.14

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