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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.11, 2,398.88 and 992.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.11, 2,398.88 and 992.10 is: 1,369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.11 : 2,398.88 = 992.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.11/2,398.88 = 992.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.11x = 2,398.88 × 992.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.11x = 2,379,923.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,923.89/1,738.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.26

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