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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.58, 2,611.62 and 1,362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.58, 2,611.62 and 1,362.30 is: 1,879.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.58 : 2,611.62 = 1,362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.58/2,611.62 = 1,362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.58x = 2,611.62 × 1,362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.58x = 3,557,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,809.93/1,892.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.87

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