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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.81, 3,138.23 and 1,215.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.81, 3,138.23 and 1,215.59 is: 1,822.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.81 : 3,138.23 = 1,215.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.81/3,138.23 = 1,215.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.81x = 3,138.23 × 1,215.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.81x = 3,814,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,801.01/2,092.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.81

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