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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.37, 2,886.17 and 1,296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.37, 2,886.17 and 1,296.07 is: 1,787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.37 : 2,886.17 = 1,296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.37/2,886.17 = 1,296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.37x = 2,886.17 × 1,296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.37x = 3,740,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,664.66/2,092.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.77

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