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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.79, 3,138.72 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.79, 3,138.72 and 612 is: 917.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.79 : 3,138.72 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.79/3,138.72 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.79x = 3,138.72 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.79x = 1,920,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,896.64/2,092.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.87

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