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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.23, 3,137.49 and 1,118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.23, 3,137.49 and 1,118.16 is: 1,676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.23 : 3,137.49 = 1,118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.23/3,137.49 = 1,118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.23x = 3,137.49 × 1,118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.23x = 3,508,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,215.82/2,092.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.78

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