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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.16, 3,162.96 and 792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.16, 3,162.96 and 792 is: 1,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.16 : 3,162.96 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.16/3,162.96 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.16x = 3,162.96 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.16x = 2,505,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,064.32/2,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.27

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