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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.51, 2,749.25 and 1,152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.51, 2,749.25 and 1,152.90 is: 1,590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.51 : 2,749.25 = 1,152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.51/2,749.25 = 1,152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.51x = 2,749.25 × 1,152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.51x = 3,169,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,604.56/1,992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.76

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