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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.85, 2,989.27 and 694.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.85, 2,989.27 and 694.31 is: 1,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.85 : 2,989.27 = 694.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.85/2,989.27 = 694.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.85x = 2,989.27 × 694.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.85x = 2,075,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,485.79/1,992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.47

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