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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.38, 3,137.36 and 792.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.38, 3,137.36 and 792.33 is: 1,188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.38 : 3,137.36 = 792.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.38/3,137.36 = 792.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.38x = 3,137.36 × 792.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.38x = 2,485,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,820.49/2,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.03

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