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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.37, 3,134.76 and 979.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.37, 3,134.76 and 979.73 is: 1,467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.37 : 3,134.76 = 979.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.37/3,134.76 = 979.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.37x = 3,134.76 × 979.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.37x = 3,071,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,218.41/2,092.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.82

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