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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.52, 2,607.86 and 1,092.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.52, 2,607.86 and 1,092.71 is: 1,508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.52 : 2,607.86 = 1,092.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.52/2,607.86 = 1,092.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.52x = 2,607.86 × 1,092.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.52x = 2,849,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,632.67/1,889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.12

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