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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.29, 3,138.84 and 794.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.29, 3,138.84 and 794.67 is: 1,192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.29 : 3,138.84 = 794.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.29/3,138.84 = 794.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.29x = 3,138.84 × 794.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.29x = 2,494,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,341.98/2,092.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.16

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