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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.83, 3,132.76 and 1,516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.83, 3,132.76 and 1,516.11 is: 2,269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.83 : 3,132.76 = 1,516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.83/3,132.76 = 1,516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.83x = 3,132.76 × 1,516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.83x = 4,749,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,608.76/2,092.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.47

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