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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.24, 3,140.40 and 1,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.24, 3,140.40 and 1,787.20 is: 2,682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.24 : 3,140.40 = 1,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.24/3,140.40 = 1,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.24x = 3,140.40 × 1,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.24x = 5,612,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612,522.88/2,092.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.54

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