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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.68, 3,135.58 and 792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.68, 3,135.58 and 792.28 is: 1,187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.68 : 3,135.58 = 792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.68/3,135.58 = 792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.68x = 3,135.58 × 792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.68x = 2,484,257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,257.32/2,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.69

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