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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.91, 3,139.58 and 706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.91, 3,139.58 and 706.40 is: 1,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.91 : 3,139.58 = 706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.91/3,139.58 = 706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.91x = 3,139.58 × 706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.91x = 2,217,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,780.08/2,092.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.67

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