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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.83, 3,149.96 and 1,792.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.83, 3,149.96 and 1,792.89 is: 2,688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.83 : 3,149.96 = 1,792.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.83/3,149.96 = 1,792.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.83x = 3,149.96 × 1,792.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.83x = 5,647,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647,522.82/2,100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.24

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