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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.61, 3,139.61 and 1,118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.61, 3,139.61 and 1,118.49 is: 1,678.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.61 : 3,139.61 = 1,118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.61/3,139.61 = 1,118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.61x = 3,139.61 × 1,118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.61x = 3,511,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,616.80/2,092.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.11

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