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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.17, 3,138.25 and 793.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.17, 3,138.25 and 793.64 is: 1,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.17 : 3,138.25 = 793.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.17/3,138.25 = 793.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.17x = 3,138.25 × 793.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.17x = 2,490,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,621.07/2,092.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.45

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