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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.56, 3,119.40 and 925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.56, 3,119.40 and 925.40 is: 1,388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.56 : 3,119.40 = 925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.56/3,119.40 = 925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.56x = 3,119.40 × 925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.56x = 2,886,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,692.76/2,079.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.13

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