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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.70, 2,747.08 and 1,329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.70, 2,747.08 and 1,329.31 is: 1,832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.70 : 2,747.08 = 1,329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.70/2,747.08 = 1,329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.70x = 2,747.08 × 1,329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.70x = 3,651,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,720.91/1,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.55

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