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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.68, 2,750.84 and 1,329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.68, 2,750.84 and 1,329.97 is: 1,835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.68 : 2,750.84 = 1,329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.68/2,750.84 = 1,329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.68x = 2,750.84 × 1,329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.68x = 3,658,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,527.55/1,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.99

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