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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.74, 2,987.04 and 676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.74, 2,987.04 and 676.06 is: 1,013.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.74 : 2,987.04 = 676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.74/2,987.04 = 676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.74x = 2,987.04 × 676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.74x = 2,019,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,418.26/1,992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.39

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