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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.08, 3,138 and 705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.08, 3,138 and 705.28 is: 1,057.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.08 : 3,138 = 705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.08/3,138 = 705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.08x = 3,138 × 705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.08x = 2,213,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,168.64/2,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.88

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