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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.62, 2,990.22 and 838.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.62, 2,990.22 and 838.38 is: 1,258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.62 : 2,990.22 = 838.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.62/2,990.22 = 838.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.62x = 2,990.22 × 838.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.62x = 2,506,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,940.64/1,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.11

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