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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.86, 3,977.37 and 1,092.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.86, 3,977.37 and 1,092.15 is: 1,638.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.86 : 3,977.37 = 1,092.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.86/3,977.37 = 1,092.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.86x = 3,977.37 × 1,092.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.86x = 4,343,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,884.65/2,650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.67

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