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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.51, 3,136.04 and 793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.51, 3,136.04 and 793.08 is: 1,189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.51 : 3,136.04 = 793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.51/3,136.04 = 793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.51x = 3,136.04 × 793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.51x = 2,487,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,130.60/2,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.16

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