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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.30, 4,139.40 and 1,092.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.30, 4,139.40 and 1,092.93 is: 1,639.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.30 : 4,139.40 = 1,092.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.30/4,139.40 = 1,092.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.30x = 4,139.40 × 1,092.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.30x = 4,524,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,063.02/2,759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.57

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