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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.52, 2,743.98 and 1,092.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.52, 2,743.98 and 1,092.11 is: 1,507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.52 : 2,743.98 = 1,092.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.52/2,743.98 = 1,092.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.52x = 2,743.98 × 1,092.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.52x = 2,996,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,728.00/1,988.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.01

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