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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.84, 2,989.55 and 694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.84, 2,989.55 and 694 is: 1,041.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.84 : 2,989.55 = 694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.84/2,989.55 = 694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.84x = 2,989.55 × 694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.84x = 2,074,747.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,747.70/1,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.10

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