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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.92, 2,474.14 and 1,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.92, 2,474.14 and 1,084.92 is: 1,497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.92 : 2,474.14 = 1,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.92/2,474.14 = 1,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.92x = 2,474.14 × 1,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.92x = 2,684,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,243.97/1,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.14

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