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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.67, 2,989.92 and 760.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.67, 2,989.92 and 760.36 is: 1,140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.67 : 2,989.92 = 760.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.67/2,989.92 = 760.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.67x = 2,989.92 × 760.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.67x = 2,273,415.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,415.57/1,992.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.89

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