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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.60, 3,136.36 and 792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.60, 3,136.36 and 792.08 is: 1,188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.60 : 3,136.36 = 792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.60/3,136.36 = 792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.60x = 3,136.36 × 792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.60x = 2,484,248.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,248.03/2,090.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.29

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