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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.31, 3,138.48 and 705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.31, 3,138.48 and 705.66 is: 1,058.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.31 : 3,138.48 = 705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.31/3,138.48 = 705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.31x = 3,138.48 × 705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.31x = 2,214,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,690.95/2,092.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.49

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