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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.64, 3,137.73 and 794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.64, 3,137.73 and 794.20 is: 1,190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.64 : 3,137.73 = 794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.64/3,137.73 = 794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.64x = 3,137.73 × 794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.64x = 2,491,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,985.17/2,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.83

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