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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.51, 2,750.91 and 1,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.51, 2,750.91 and 1,284.72 is: 1,773.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.51 : 2,750.91 = 1,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.51/2,750.91 = 1,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.51x = 2,750.91 × 1,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.51x = 3,534,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,149.10/1,992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.72

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