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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.54, 2,611.10 and 1,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.54, 2,611.10 and 1,146.26 is: 1,581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.54 : 2,611.10 = 1,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.54/2,611.10 = 1,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.54x = 2,611.10 × 1,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.54x = 2,992,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,999.49/1,892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.47

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