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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.49, 2,610.90 and 1,396.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.49, 2,610.90 and 1,396.31 is: 1,926.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.49 : 2,610.90 = 1,396.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.49/2,610.90 = 1,396.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.49x = 2,610.90 × 1,396.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.49x = 3,645,625.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,625.78/1,892.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.36

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