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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.95, 3,140.25 and 937.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.95, 3,140.25 and 937.89 is: 1,407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.95 : 3,140.25 = 937.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.95/3,140.25 = 937.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.95x = 3,140.25 × 937.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.95x = 2,945,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,209.07/2,092.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.20

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