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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.78, 3,155.67 and 992.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.78, 3,155.67 and 992.84 is: 1,489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.78 : 3,155.67 = 992.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.78/3,155.67 = 992.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.78x = 3,155.67 × 992.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.78x = 3,133,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,063.70/2,103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.26

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