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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.16, 3,143.63 and 1,577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.16, 3,143.63 and 1,577.02 is: 2,369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.16 : 3,143.63 = 1,577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.16/3,143.63 = 1,577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.16x = 3,143.63 × 1,577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.16x = 4,957,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,567.38/2,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.59

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