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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.66, 2,885.38 and 1,346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.66, 2,885.38 and 1,346.65 is: 1,856.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.66 : 2,885.38 = 1,346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.66/2,885.38 = 1,346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.66x = 2,885.38 × 1,346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.66x = 3,885,586.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,586.40/2,092.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.77

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