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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.13, 2,398.76 and 992.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.13, 2,398.76 and 992.11 is: 1,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.13 : 2,398.76 = 992.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.13/2,398.76 = 992.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.13x = 2,398.76 × 992.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.13x = 2,379,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,833.78/1,738.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.19

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