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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.24, 3,136.53 and 1,117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.24, 3,136.53 and 1,117.42 is: 1,675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.24 : 3,136.53 = 1,117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.24/3,136.53 = 1,117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.24x = 3,136.53 × 1,117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.24x = 3,504,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,821.35/2,092.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.15

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