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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.77, 3,137.11 and 996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.77, 3,137.11 and 996.84 is: 1,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.77 : 3,137.11 = 996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.77/3,137.11 = 996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.77x = 3,137.11 × 996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.77x = 3,127,196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,196.73/2,092.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.29

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