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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,766.03, 5,648.56 and 992.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,766.03, 5,648.56 and 992.91 is: 1,489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,766.03 : 5,648.56 = 992.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,766.03/5,648.56 = 992.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,766.03x = 5,648.56 × 992.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,766.03x = 5,608,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,608,511.71/3,766.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.24

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