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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.92, 2,842.56 and 1,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.92, 2,842.56 and 1,691.52 is: 2,327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.92 : 2,842.56 = 1,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.92/2,842.56 = 1,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.92x = 2,842.56 × 1,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.92x = 4,808,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,247.09/2,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.41

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