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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.28, 3,141.12 and 794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.28, 3,141.12 and 794.40 is: 1,192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.28 : 3,141.12 = 794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.28/3,141.12 = 794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.28x = 3,141.12 × 794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.28x = 2,495,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,305.73/2,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.06

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