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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.13, 2,988.18 and 822.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.13, 2,988.18 and 822.76 is: 1,234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.13 : 2,988.18 = 822.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.13/2,988.18 = 822.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.13x = 2,988.18 × 822.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.13x = 2,458,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,558.71/1,992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.13

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