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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.32, 2,881.50 and 2,046.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.32, 2,881.50 and 2,046.96 is: 2,819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.32 : 2,881.50 = 2,046.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.32/2,881.50 = 2,046.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.32x = 2,881.50 × 2,046.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.32x = 5,898,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,898,315.24/2,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.03

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