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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.25, 2,989.59 and 838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.25, 2,989.59 and 838 is: 1,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.25 : 2,989.59 = 838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.25/2,989.59 = 838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.25x = 2,989.59 × 838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.25x = 2,505,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,276.42/1,992.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.51

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