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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.08, 3,138.40 and 704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.08, 3,138.40 and 704.84 is: 1,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.08 : 3,138.40 = 704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.08/3,138.40 = 704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.08x = 3,138.40 × 704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.08x = 2,212,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,069.86/2,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.35

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