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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.52, 3,138.80 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.52, 3,138.80 and 553.52 is: 830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.52 : 3,138.80 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.52/3,138.80 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.52x = 3,138.80 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.52x = 1,737,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,388.58/2,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.29

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