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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.27, 2,898.20 and 1,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.27, 2,898.20 and 1,392.08 is: 1,921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.27 : 2,898.20 = 1,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.27/2,898.20 = 1,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.27x = 2,898.20 × 1,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.27x = 4,034,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,510.24/2,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.86

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