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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.06, 3,139.53 and 793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.06, 3,139.53 and 793.54 is: 1,190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.06 : 3,139.53 = 793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.06/3,139.53 = 793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.06x = 3,139.53 × 793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.06x = 2,491,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,342.64/2,092.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.86

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