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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.18, 3,133.39 and 792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.18, 3,133.39 and 792.56 is: 1,188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.18 : 3,133.39 = 792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.18/3,133.39 = 792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.18x = 3,133.39 × 792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.18x = 2,483,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,399.58/2,090.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.13

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