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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.78, 3,133.05 and 1,611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.78, 3,133.05 and 1,611.46 is: 2,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.78 : 3,133.05 = 1,611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.78/3,133.05 = 1,611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.78x = 3,133.05 × 1,611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.78x = 5,048,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,784.75/2,092.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.48

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