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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.60, 3,139.08 and 793.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.60, 3,139.08 and 793.72 is: 1,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.60 : 3,139.08 = 793.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.60/3,139.08 = 793.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.60x = 3,139.08 × 793.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.60x = 2,491,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,550.58/2,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.65

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