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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.62, 2,888.42 and 1,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.62, 2,888.42 and 1,675.88 is: 2,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.62 : 2,888.42 = 1,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.62/2,888.42 = 1,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.62x = 2,888.42 × 1,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.62x = 4,840,645.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,645.31/2,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.20

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