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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.61, 2,750.43 and 1,362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.61, 2,750.43 and 1,362.90 is: 1,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.61 : 2,750.43 = 1,362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.61/2,750.43 = 1,362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.61x = 2,750.43 × 1,362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.61x = 3,748,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,550.73/1,992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.23

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