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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892, 2,609.28 and 1,228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892, 2,609.28 and 1,228.22 is: 1,693.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892 : 2,609.28 = 1,228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892/2,609.28 = 1,228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892x = 2,609.28 × 1,228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892x = 3,204,769.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,769.88/1,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.85

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