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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.22, 3,137.35 and 792.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.22, 3,137.35 and 792.78 is: 1,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.22 : 3,137.35 = 792.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.22/3,137.35 = 792.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.22x = 3,137.35 × 792.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.22x = 2,487,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,228.33/2,092.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.80

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