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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.52, 3,138.24 and 705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.52, 3,138.24 and 705.80 is: 1,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.52 : 3,138.24 = 705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.52/3,138.24 = 705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.52x = 3,138.24 × 705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.52x = 2,214,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,969.79/2,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.52

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