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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.04, 2,886.71 and 1,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.04, 2,886.71 and 1,252.56 is: 1,728.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.04 : 2,886.71 = 1,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.04/2,886.71 = 1,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.04x = 2,886.71 × 1,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.04x = 3,615,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,782.04/2,092.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.35

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