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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.81, 3,138.34 and 705.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.81, 3,138.34 and 705.81 is: 1,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.81 : 3,138.34 = 705.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.81/3,138.34 = 705.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.81x = 3,138.34 × 705.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.81x = 2,215,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,071.76/2,092.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.42

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