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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.90, 4,176.21 and 2,092.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.90, 4,176.21 and 2,092.70 is: 3,132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.90 : 4,176.21 = 2,092.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.90/4,176.21 = 2,092.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.90x = 4,176.21 × 2,092.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.90x = 8,739,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,554.67/2,789.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.57

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