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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.44, 2,988.63 and 896.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.44, 2,988.63 and 896.03 is: 1,344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.44 : 2,988.63 = 896.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.44/2,988.63 = 896.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.44x = 2,988.63 × 896.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.44x = 2,677,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,901.76/1,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.03

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