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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.53, 2,748.93 and 1,284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.53, 2,748.93 and 1,284.32 is: 1,771.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.53 : 2,748.93 = 1,284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.53/2,748.93 = 1,284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.53x = 2,748.93 × 1,284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.53x = 3,530,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,512.65/1,992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.87

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