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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.40, 3,162.93 and 792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.40, 3,162.93 and 792.60 is: 1,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.40 : 3,162.93 = 792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.40/3,162.93 = 792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.40x = 3,162.93 × 792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.40x = 2,506,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,938.32/2,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.02

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