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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.45, 3,131.64 and 790.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.45, 3,131.64 and 790.02 is: 1,184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.45 : 3,131.64 = 790.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.45/3,131.64 = 790.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.45x = 3,131.64 × 790.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.45x = 2,474,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,058.23/2,088.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.64

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