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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.58, 3,136.90 and 704.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.58, 3,136.90 and 704.94 is: 1,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.58 : 3,136.90 = 704.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.58/3,136.90 = 704.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.58x = 3,136.90 × 704.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.58x = 2,211,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,322.76/2,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.75

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