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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.59, 2,749.68 and 1,108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.59, 2,749.68 and 1,108.47 is: 1,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.59 : 2,749.68 = 1,108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.59/2,749.68 = 1,108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.59x = 2,749.68 × 1,108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.59x = 3,047,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,937.79/1,992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.64

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