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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.96, 3,139.91 and 706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.96, 3,139.91 and 706.26 is: 1,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.96 : 3,139.91 = 706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.96/3,139.91 = 706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.96x = 3,139.91 × 706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.96x = 2,217,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,592.84/2,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.55

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