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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.51, 2,989.97 and 694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.51, 2,989.97 and 694.89 is: 1,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.51 : 2,989.97 = 694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.51/2,989.97 = 694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.51x = 2,989.97 × 694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.51x = 2,077,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,696.78/1,992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.75

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