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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.20, 2,987.22 and 838.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.20, 2,987.22 and 838.04 is: 1,256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.20 : 2,987.22 = 838.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.20/2,987.22 = 838.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.20x = 2,987.22 × 838.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.20x = 2,503,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,409.85/1,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.61

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