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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.09, 2,748.69 and 1,206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.09, 2,748.69 and 1,206.18 is: 1,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.09 : 2,748.69 = 1,206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.09/2,748.69 = 1,206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.09x = 2,748.69 × 1,206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.09x = 3,315,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,414.90/1,992.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.29

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