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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.48, 3,391.92 and 1,092.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.48, 3,391.92 and 1,092.84 is: 1,638.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.48 : 3,391.92 = 1,092.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.48/3,391.92 = 1,092.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.48x = 3,391.92 × 1,092.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.48x = 3,706,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,825.85/2,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.39

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