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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.28, 4,484.70 and 1,894.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.28, 4,484.70 and 1,894.19 is: 2,838.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.28 : 4,484.70 = 1,894.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.28/4,484.70 = 1,894.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.28x = 4,484.70 × 1,894.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.28x = 8,494,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,494,851.47/2,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.93

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