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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.81, 2,749.96 and 1,108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.81, 2,749.96 and 1,108.56 is: 1,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.81 : 2,749.96 = 1,108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.81/2,749.96 = 1,108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.81x = 2,749.96 × 1,108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.81x = 3,048,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,495.66/1,992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.75

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