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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.69, 2,473.46 and 1,392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.69, 2,473.46 and 1,392.46 is: 1,922.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.69 : 2,473.46 = 1,392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.69/2,473.46 = 1,392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.69x = 2,473.46 × 1,392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.69x = 3,444,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,194.11/1,791.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.32

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