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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.70, 3,136.32 and 792.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.70, 3,136.32 and 792.87 is: 1,188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.70 : 3,136.32 = 792.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.70/3,136.32 = 792.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.70x = 3,136.32 × 792.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.70x = 2,486,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,694.04/2,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.84

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