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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.84, 3,118.80 and 925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.84, 3,118.80 and 925.56 is: 1,387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.84 : 3,118.80 = 925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.84/3,118.80 = 925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.84x = 3,118.80 × 925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.84x = 2,886,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,636.53/2,079.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.91

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