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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.23, 3,918.56 and 1,792.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.23, 3,918.56 and 1,792.26 is: 2,686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.23 : 3,918.56 = 1,792.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.23/3,918.56 = 1,792.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.23x = 3,918.56 × 1,792.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.23x = 7,023,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,069.38/2,614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.48

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