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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.46, 2,867.67 and 1,292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.46, 2,867.67 and 1,292.22 is: 1,782.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.46 : 2,867.67 = 1,292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.46/2,867.67 = 1,292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.46x = 2,867.67 × 1,292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.46x = 3,705,660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,660.53/2,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.89

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