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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.66, 3,003.92 and 1,858.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.66, 3,003.92 and 1,858.86 is: 2,802.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.66 : 3,003.92 = 1,858.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.66/3,003.92 = 1,858.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.66x = 3,003.92 × 1,858.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.66x = 5,583,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,583,870.59/1,992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.21

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