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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.03, 2,886.80 and 1,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.03, 2,886.80 and 1,252.72 is: 1,728.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.03 : 2,886.80 = 1,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.03/2,886.80 = 1,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.03x = 2,886.80 × 1,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.03x = 3,616,342.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,342.01/2,092.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.63

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