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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.78, 3,136.32 and 792.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.78, 3,136.32 and 792.25 is: 1,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.78 : 3,136.32 = 792.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.78/3,136.32 = 792.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.78x = 3,136.32 × 792.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.78x = 2,484,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,749.52/2,090.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.43

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