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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.93, 2,989.68 and 882.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.93, 2,989.68 and 882.26 is: 1,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.93 : 2,989.68 = 882.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.93/2,989.68 = 882.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.93x = 2,989.68 × 882.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.93x = 2,637,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,676.44/1,992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.52

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