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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.55, 3,118.27 and 692.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.55, 3,118.27 and 692.39 is: 1,038.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.55 : 3,118.27 = 692.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.55/3,118.27 = 692.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.55x = 3,118.27 × 692.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.55x = 2,159,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,058.97/2,079.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.23

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