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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.24, 3,135.65 and 792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.24, 3,135.65 and 792 is: 1,187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.24 : 3,135.65 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.24/3,135.65 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.24x = 3,135.65 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.24x = 2,483,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,430.84/2,091.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.54

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