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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.92, 3,138.37 and 705.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.92, 3,138.37 and 705.23 is: 1,058.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.92 : 3,138.37 = 705.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.92/3,138.37 = 705.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.92x = 3,138.37 × 705.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.92x = 2,213,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,255.22/2,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.00

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