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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.24, 3,136.38 and 792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.24, 3,136.38 and 792.54 is: 1,188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.24 : 3,136.38 = 792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.24/3,136.38 = 792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.24x = 3,136.38 × 792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.24x = 2,485,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,706.61/2,091.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.63

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