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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.93, 2,749.92 and 1,108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.93, 2,749.92 and 1,108.71 is: 1,529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.93 : 2,749.92 = 1,108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.93/2,749.92 = 1,108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.93x = 2,749.92 × 1,108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.93x = 3,048,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,863.80/1,992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.84

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