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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.41, 2,888.19 and 1,429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.41, 2,888.19 and 1,429.02 is: 1,972.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.41 : 2,888.19 = 1,429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.41/2,888.19 = 1,429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.41x = 2,888.19 × 1,429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.41x = 4,127,281.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,281.27/2,092.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.50

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