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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.84, 2,886.84 and 1,504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.84, 2,886.84 and 1,504.17 is: 2,074.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.84 : 2,886.84 = 1,504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.84/2,886.84 = 1,504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.84x = 2,886.84 × 1,504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.84x = 4,342,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,298.12/2,092.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.84

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