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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.79, 2,611.26 and 1,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.79, 2,611.26 and 1,302.30 is: 1,796.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.79 : 2,611.26 = 1,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.79/2,611.26 = 1,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.79x = 2,611.26 × 1,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.79x = 3,400,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,643.90/1,892.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.63

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