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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.38, 2,076.89 and 1,092.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.38, 2,076.89 and 1,092.33 is: 1,636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.38 : 2,076.89 = 1,092.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.38/2,076.89 = 1,092.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.38x = 2,076.89 × 1,092.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.38x = 2,268,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,643.79/1,386.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.38

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