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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.66, 3,139.05 and 776.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.66, 3,139.05 and 776.53 is: 1,164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.66 : 3,139.05 = 776.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.66/3,139.05 = 776.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.66x = 3,139.05 × 776.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.66x = 2,437,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,566.50/2,092.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.82

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