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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.14, 3,136.98 and 793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.14, 3,136.98 and 793.70 is: 1,190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.14 : 3,136.98 = 793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.14/3,136.98 = 793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.14x = 3,136.98 × 793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.14x = 2,489,821.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,821.03/2,092.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.08

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