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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.41, 3,138.75 and 793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.41, 3,138.75 and 793.89 is: 1,190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.41 : 3,138.75 = 793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.41/3,138.75 = 793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.41x = 3,138.75 × 793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.41x = 2,491,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,822.24/2,092.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.89

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