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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.14, 3,135.68 and 792.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.14, 3,135.68 and 792.71 is: 1,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.14 : 3,135.68 = 792.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.14/3,135.68 = 792.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.14x = 3,135.68 × 792.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.14x = 2,485,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,684.89/2,091.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.67

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