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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.45, 3,136.62 and 1,168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.45, 3,136.62 and 1,168.79 is: 1,752.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.45 : 3,136.62 = 1,168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.45/3,136.62 = 1,168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.45x = 3,136.62 × 1,168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.45x = 3,666,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,047.61/2,092.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.04

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