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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.52, 3,140.88 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.52, 3,140.88 and 795.12 is: 1,192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.52 : 3,140.88 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.52/3,140.88 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.52x = 3,140.88 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.52x = 2,497,376.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,376.51/2,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.91

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