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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.05, 3,139.80 and 1,052.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.05, 3,139.80 and 1,052.34 is: 1,579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.05 : 3,139.80 = 1,052.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.05/3,139.80 = 1,052.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.05x = 3,139.80 × 1,052.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.05x = 3,304,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,147.90/2,092.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.38

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