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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.74, 3,137.76 and 858.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.74, 3,137.76 and 858.93 is: 1,287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.74 : 3,137.76 = 858.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.74/3,137.76 = 858.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.74x = 3,137.76 × 858.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.74x = 2,695,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,116.20/2,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.84

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