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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.24, 2,886.96 and 1,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.24, 2,886.96 and 1,253.92 is: 1,730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.24 : 2,886.96 = 1,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.24/2,886.96 = 1,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.24x = 2,886.96 × 1,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.24x = 3,620,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,016.88/2,092.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.21

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