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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.32, 3,139.20 and 921.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.32, 3,139.20 and 921.96 is: 1,383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.32 : 3,139.20 = 921.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.32/3,139.20 = 921.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.32x = 3,139.20 × 921.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.32x = 2,894,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,216.83/2,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.26

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