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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.07, 2,888.12 and 1,618.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.07, 2,888.12 and 1,618.89 is: 2,234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.07 : 2,888.12 = 1,618.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.07/2,888.12 = 1,618.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.07x = 2,888.12 × 1,618.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.07x = 4,675,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,540.49/2,092.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.89

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