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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.76, 2,992.18 and 762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.76, 2,992.18 and 762.04 is: 1,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.76 : 2,992.18 = 762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.76/2,992.18 = 762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.76x = 2,992.18 × 762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.76x = 2,280,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,160.85/1,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.65

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