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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.49, 2,990.10 and 693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.49, 2,990.10 and 693.96 is: 1,041.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.49 : 2,990.10 = 693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.49/2,990.10 = 693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.49x = 2,990.10 × 693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.49x = 2,075,006.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,006.33/1,992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.41

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