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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.27, 3,133.56 and 792.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.27, 3,133.56 and 792.65 is: 1,188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.27 : 3,133.56 = 792.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.27/3,133.56 = 792.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.27x = 3,133.56 × 792.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.27x = 2,483,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,816.33/2,090.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.28

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