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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.70, 2,886.69 and 1,346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.70, 2,886.69 and 1,346.42 is: 1,857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.70 : 2,886.69 = 1,346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.70/2,886.69 = 1,346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.70x = 2,886.69 × 1,346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.70x = 3,886,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,697.15/2,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.26

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