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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,728.64, 5,592.32 and 992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,728.64, 5,592.32 and 992 is: 1,487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,728.64 : 5,592.32 = 992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,728.64/5,592.32 = 992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,728.64x = 5,592.32 × 992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,728.64x = 5,547,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,581.44/3,728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.83

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