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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.47, 2,886.60 and 1,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.47, 2,886.60 and 1,384.14 is: 1,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.47 : 2,886.60 = 1,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.47/2,886.60 = 1,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.47x = 2,886.60 × 1,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.47x = 3,995,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,458.52/2,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.45

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