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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.78, 2,889.29 and 1,307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.78, 2,889.29 and 1,307.89 is: 1,805.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.78 : 2,889.29 = 1,307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.78/2,889.29 = 1,307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.78x = 2,889.29 × 1,307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.78x = 3,778,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,873.50/2,092.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.67

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