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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.32, 3,162.62 and 792.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.32, 3,162.62 and 792.27 is: 1,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.32 : 3,162.62 = 792.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.32/3,162.62 = 792.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.32x = 3,162.62 × 792.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.32x = 2,505,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,644.99/2,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.02

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