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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.38, 3,144.33 and 1,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.38, 3,144.33 and 1,273.02 is: 1,913.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.38 : 3,144.33 = 1,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.38/3,144.33 = 1,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.38x = 3,144.33 × 1,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.38x = 4,002,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,794.98/2,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.03

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