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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.80, 2,090.90 and 1,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.80, 2,090.90 and 1,337.40 is: 2,009.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.80 : 2,090.90 = 1,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.80/2,090.90 = 1,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.80x = 2,090.90 × 1,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.80x = 2,796,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,369.66/1,391.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.17

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