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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.53, 2,750.15 and 1,292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.53, 2,750.15 and 1,292.69 is: 1,784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.53 : 2,750.15 = 1,292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.53/2,750.15 = 1,292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.53x = 2,750.15 × 1,292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.53x = 3,555,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,091.40/1,992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.21

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