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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.28, 3,138.57 and 793.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.28, 3,138.57 and 793.71 is: 1,190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.28 : 3,138.57 = 793.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.28/3,138.57 = 793.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.28x = 3,138.57 × 793.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.28x = 2,491,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,114.39/2,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.62

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