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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.08, 3,133.89 and 701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.08, 3,133.89 and 701.82 is: 1,052.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.08 : 3,133.89 = 701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.08/3,133.89 = 701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.08x = 3,133.89 × 701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.08x = 2,199,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,426.68/2,089.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.82

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