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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.88, 3,139.08 and 553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.88, 3,139.08 and 553.84 is: 830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.88 : 3,139.08 = 553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.88/3,139.08 = 553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.88x = 3,139.08 × 553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.88x = 1,738,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,548.07/2,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.70

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