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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.46, 3,160.69 and 1,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.46, 3,160.69 and 1,892.72 is: 2,609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.46 : 3,160.69 = 1,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.46/3,160.69 = 1,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.46x = 3,160.69 × 1,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.46x = 5,982,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982,304.35/2,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.56

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