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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.86, 3,163.60 and 792.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.86, 3,163.60 and 792.42 is: 1,188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.86 : 3,163.60 = 792.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.86/3,163.60 = 792.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.86x = 3,163.60 × 792.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.86x = 2,506,894.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,894.33/2,108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.74

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