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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.87, 2,988.43 and 1,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.87, 2,988.43 and 1,005.08 is: 1,507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.87 : 2,988.43 = 1,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.87/2,988.43 = 1,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.87x = 2,988.43 × 1,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.87x = 3,003,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,599.42/1,992.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.17

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