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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.98, 2,989.42 and 694.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.98, 2,989.42 and 694.42 is: 1,041.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.98 : 2,989.42 = 694.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.98/2,989.42 = 694.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.98x = 2,989.42 × 694.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.98x = 2,075,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,903.83/1,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.61

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