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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.48, 3,139.20 and 705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.48, 3,139.20 and 705.72 is: 1,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.48 : 3,139.20 = 705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.48/3,139.20 = 705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.48x = 3,139.20 × 705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.48x = 2,215,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,396.22/2,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.74

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