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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.04, 3,138.18 and 553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.04, 3,138.18 and 553 is: 829.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.04 : 3,138.18 = 553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.04/3,138.18 = 553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.04x = 3,138.18 × 553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.04x = 1,735,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,413.54/2,092.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.53

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