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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.52, 2,610.09 and 1,220.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.52, 2,610.09 and 1,220.43 is: 1,683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.52 : 2,610.09 = 1,220.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.52/2,610.09 = 1,220.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.52x = 2,610.09 × 1,220.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.52x = 3,185,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,432.14/1,892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.17

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