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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.72, 3,139.11 and 532.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.72, 3,139.11 and 532.69 is: 799.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.72 : 3,139.11 = 532.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.72/3,139.11 = 532.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.72x = 3,139.11 × 532.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.72x = 1,672,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,172.51/2,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.04

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