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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.27, 2,988.54 and 693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.27, 2,988.54 and 693.84 is: 1,040.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.27 : 2,988.54 = 693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.27/2,988.54 = 693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.27x = 2,988.54 × 693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.27x = 2,073,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,568.59/1,992.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.81

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