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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.29, 2,886.78 and 1,648.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.29, 2,886.78 and 1,648.81 is: 2,274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.29 : 2,886.78 = 1,648.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.29/2,886.78 = 1,648.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.29x = 2,886.78 × 1,648.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.29x = 4,759,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,751.73/2,092.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.90

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