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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.08, 2,983.13 and 892.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.08, 2,983.13 and 892.22 is: 1,338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.08 : 2,983.13 = 892.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.08/2,983.13 = 892.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.08x = 2,983.13 × 892.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.08x = 2,661,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,592.22/1,988.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.78

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