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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.37, 6,105.57 and 992.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.37, 6,105.57 and 992.37 is: 1,488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.37 : 6,105.57 = 992.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.37/6,105.57 = 992.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.37x = 6,105.57 × 992.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.37x = 6,058,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058,984.50/4,070.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.56

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