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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.82, 2,989.19 and 694.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.82, 2,989.19 and 694.25 is: 1,041.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.82 : 2,989.19 = 694.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.82/2,989.19 = 694.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.82x = 2,989.19 × 694.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.82x = 2,075,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,261.27/1,992.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.37

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