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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.60, 2,988.54 and 839.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.60, 2,988.54 and 839.16 is: 1,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.60 : 2,988.54 = 839.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.60/2,988.54 = 839.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.60x = 2,988.54 × 839.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.60x = 2,507,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,863.23/1,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.59

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