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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.35, 2,611.50 and 1,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.35, 2,611.50 and 1,146.44 is: 1,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.35 : 2,611.50 = 1,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.35/2,611.50 = 1,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.35x = 2,611.50 × 1,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.35x = 2,993,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,928.06/1,892.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.12

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