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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.89, 2,887.56 and 1,196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.89, 2,887.56 and 1,196.59 is: 1,650.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.89 : 2,887.56 = 1,196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.89/2,887.56 = 1,196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.89x = 2,887.56 × 1,196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.89x = 3,455,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,225.42/2,092.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.94

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