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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.20, 3,133.52 and 790.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.20, 3,133.52 and 790.50 is: 1,185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.20 : 3,133.52 = 790.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.20/3,133.52 = 790.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.20x = 3,133.52 × 790.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.20x = 2,477,047.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,047.56/2,089.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.64

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