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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.27, 3,137.37 and 792.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.27, 3,137.37 and 792.75 is: 1,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.27 : 3,137.37 = 792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.27/3,137.37 = 792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.27x = 3,137.37 × 792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.27x = 2,487,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,150.07/2,091.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.30

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