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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.28, 2,882.48 and 1,461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.28, 2,882.48 and 1,461.69 is: 2,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.28 : 2,882.48 = 1,461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.28/2,882.48 = 1,461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.28x = 2,882.48 × 1,461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.28x = 4,213,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,284.88/2,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.73

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