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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.35, 3,137.58 and 792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.35, 3,137.58 and 792.90 is: 1,188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.35 : 3,137.58 = 792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.35/3,137.58 = 792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.35x = 3,137.58 × 792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.35x = 2,487,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,787.18/2,092.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.99

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