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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.77, 2,889.68 and 1,297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.77, 2,889.68 and 1,297.26 is: 1,791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.77 : 2,889.68 = 1,297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.77/2,889.68 = 1,297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.77x = 2,889.68 × 1,297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.77x = 3,748,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,659.79/2,092.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.24

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