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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.50, 3,913.32 and 2,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.50, 3,913.32 and 2,092.26 is: 2,886.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.50 : 3,913.32 = 2,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.50/3,913.32 = 2,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.50x = 3,913.32 × 2,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.50x = 8,187,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,682.90/2,836.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.54

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