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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.52, 3,913.31 and 2,092.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.52, 3,913.31 and 2,092.25 is: 2,886.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.52 : 3,913.31 = 2,092.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.52/3,913.31 = 2,092.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.52x = 3,913.31 × 2,092.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.52x = 8,187,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,592.82/2,836.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.49

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