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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.38, 3,136.57 and 775.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.38, 3,136.57 and 775.78 is: 1,162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.38 : 3,136.57 = 775.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.38/3,136.57 = 775.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.38x = 3,136.57 × 775.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.38x = 2,433,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,288.27/2,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.93

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