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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.26, 2,892.38 and 1,627.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.26, 2,892.38 and 1,627.83 is: 2,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.26 : 2,892.38 = 1,627.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.26/2,892.38 = 1,627.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.26x = 2,892.38 × 1,627.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.26x = 4,708,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,294.80/2,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.20

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