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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.67, 2,611.46 and 1,146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.67, 2,611.46 and 1,146.61 is: 1,582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.67 : 2,611.46 = 1,146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.67/2,611.46 = 1,146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.67x = 2,611.46 × 1,146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.67x = 2,994,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,326.15/1,892.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.06

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