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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.05, 2,983.96 and 1,258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.05, 2,983.96 and 1,258.05 is: 1,884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.05 : 2,983.96 = 1,258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.05/2,983.96 = 1,258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.05x = 2,983.96 × 1,258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.05x = 3,753,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,970.88/1,992.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.48

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