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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.80, 2,750.37 and 1,435.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.80, 2,750.37 and 1,435.11 is: 1,980.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.80 : 2,750.37 = 1,435.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.80/2,750.37 = 1,435.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.80x = 2,750.37 × 1,435.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.80x = 3,947,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,083.49/1,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.68

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