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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.50, 2,888.46 and 1,928.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.50, 2,888.46 and 1,928.88 is: 2,662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.50 : 2,888.46 = 1,928.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.50/2,888.46 = 1,928.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.50x = 2,888.46 × 1,928.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.50x = 5,571,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,492.72/2,092.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.60

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