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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.46, 2,988.70 and 693.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.46, 2,988.70 and 693.93 is: 1,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.46 : 2,988.70 = 693.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.46/2,988.70 = 693.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.46x = 2,988.70 × 693.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.46x = 2,073,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,948.59/1,992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.90

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