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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.42, 3,141.70 and 1,169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.42, 3,141.70 and 1,169.78 is: 1,756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.42 : 3,141.70 = 1,169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.42/3,141.70 = 1,169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.42x = 3,141.70 × 1,169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.42x = 3,675,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,097.83/2,092.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.39

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