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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.47, 3,138.16 and 994.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.47, 3,138.16 and 994.65 is: 1,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.47 : 3,138.16 = 994.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.47/3,138.16 = 994.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.47x = 3,138.16 × 994.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.47x = 3,121,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,370.84/2,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.72

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