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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.42, 2,989.54 and 760.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.42, 2,989.54 and 760.11 is: 1,140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.42 : 2,989.54 = 760.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.42/2,989.54 = 760.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.42x = 2,989.54 × 760.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.42x = 2,272,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,368.99/1,992.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.51

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