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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.25, 2,886.27 and 1,760.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.25, 2,886.27 and 1,760.55 is: 2,428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.25 : 2,886.27 = 1,760.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.25/2,886.27 = 1,760.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.25x = 2,886.27 × 1,760.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.25x = 5,081,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081,422.65/2,092.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.69

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