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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.92, 2,746.36 and 1,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.92, 2,746.36 and 1,325.52 is: 1,830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.92 : 2,746.36 = 1,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.92/2,746.36 = 1,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.92x = 2,746.36 × 1,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.92x = 3,640,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,355.11/1,988.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.32

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