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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.72, 3,136.90 and 1,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.72, 3,136.90 and 1,362.64 is: 2,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.72 : 3,136.90 = 1,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.72/3,136.90 = 1,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.72x = 3,136.90 × 1,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.72x = 4,274,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,465.42/2,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.54

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