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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.86, 2,888.55 and 1,384.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.86, 2,888.55 and 1,384.74 is: 1,911.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.86 : 2,888.55 = 1,384.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.86/2,888.55 = 1,384.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.86x = 2,888.55 × 1,384.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.86x = 3,999,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,890.73/2,092.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.21

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