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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.97, 2,988.29 and 676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.97, 2,988.29 and 676.28 is: 1,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.97 : 2,988.29 = 676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.97/2,988.29 = 676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.97x = 2,988.29 × 676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.97x = 2,020,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,907.51/1,992.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.02

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