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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.13, 2,876.72 and 1,692.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.13, 2,876.72 and 1,692.09 is: 2,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.13 : 2,876.72 = 1,692.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.13/2,876.72 = 1,692.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.13x = 2,876.72 × 1,692.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.13x = 4,867,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,660.68/2,084.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.58

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