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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.32, 3,139.56 and 1,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.32, 3,139.56 and 1,167.30 is: 1,751.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.32 : 3,139.56 = 1,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.32/3,139.56 = 1,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.32x = 3,139.56 × 1,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.32x = 3,664,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,808.39/2,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.55

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