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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.48, 2,891.46 and 1,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.48, 2,891.46 and 1,502.08 is: 2,075.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.48 : 2,891.46 = 1,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.48/2,891.46 = 1,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.48x = 2,891.46 × 1,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.48x = 4,343,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,204.24/2,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.63

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