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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.08, 2,989.12 and 896.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.08, 2,989.12 and 896.22 is: 1,344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.08 : 2,989.12 = 896.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.08/2,989.12 = 896.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.08x = 2,989.12 × 896.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.08x = 2,678,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,909.13/1,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.78

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