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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.40, 3,132.84 and 1,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.40, 3,132.84 and 1,225.20 is: 1,834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.40 : 3,132.84 = 1,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.40/3,132.84 = 1,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.40x = 3,132.84 × 1,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.40x = 3,838,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,355.57/2,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.43

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