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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.22, 2,988.34 and 693.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.22, 2,988.34 and 693.69 is: 1,040.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.22 : 2,988.34 = 693.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.22/2,988.34 = 693.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.22x = 2,988.34 × 693.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.22x = 2,072,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,989.75/1,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.54

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