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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.57, 3,138.94 and 793.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.57, 3,138.94 and 793.33 is: 1,190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.57 : 3,138.94 = 793.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.57/3,138.94 = 793.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.57x = 3,138.94 × 793.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.57x = 2,490,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,208.41/2,092.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.03

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