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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.45, 2,886.35 and 1,346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.45, 2,886.35 and 1,346.17 is: 1,856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.45 : 2,886.35 = 1,346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.45/2,886.35 = 1,346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.45x = 2,886.35 × 1,346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.45x = 3,885,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,511.05/2,092.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.92

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