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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.68, 3,133.44 and 1,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.68, 3,133.44 and 1,729.08 is: 2,589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.68 : 3,133.44 = 1,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.68/3,133.44 = 1,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.68x = 3,133.44 × 1,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.68x = 5,417,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,968.44/2,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.01

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