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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.92, 2,749.98 and 1,153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.92, 2,749.98 and 1,153.89 is: 1,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.92 : 2,749.98 = 1,153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.92/2,749.98 = 1,153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.92x = 2,749.98 × 1,153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.92x = 3,173,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,163.56/1,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.22

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