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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.20, 2,886.51 and 1,463.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.20, 2,886.51 and 1,463.43 is: 2,019.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.20 : 2,886.51 = 1,463.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.20/2,886.51 = 1,463.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.20x = 2,886.51 × 1,463.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.20x = 4,224,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,217.53/2,092.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.04

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