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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.57, 2,988.61 and 531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.57, 2,988.61 and 531.84 is: 797.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.57 : 2,988.61 = 531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.57/2,988.61 = 531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.57x = 2,988.61 × 531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.57x = 1,589,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,462.34/1,992.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.69

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