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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.52, 2,988 and 1,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.52, 2,988 and 1,171 is: 1,756.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.52 : 2,988 = 1,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.52/2,988 = 1,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.52x = 2,988 × 1,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.52x = 3,498,948
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,948/1,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.04

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