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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.18, 2,986.66 and 692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.18, 2,986.66 and 692.74 is: 1,039.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.18 : 2,986.66 = 692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.18/2,986.66 = 692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.18x = 2,986.66 × 692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.18x = 2,068,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,978.85/1,991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.07

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