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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.34, 3,138.42 and 553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.34, 3,138.42 and 553.34 is: 829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.34 : 3,138.42 = 553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.34/3,138.42 = 553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.34x = 3,138.42 × 553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.34x = 1,736,613.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,613.32/2,092.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.99

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