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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.36, 2,988.60 and 866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.36, 2,988.60 and 866.52 is: 1,299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.36 : 2,988.60 = 866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.36/2,988.60 = 866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.36x = 2,988.60 × 866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.36x = 2,589,681.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,681.67/1,992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.81

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