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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.28, 3,135.12 and 790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.28, 3,135.12 and 790.40 is: 1,186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.28 : 3,135.12 = 790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.28/3,135.12 = 790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.28x = 3,135.12 × 790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.28x = 2,477,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,998.85/2,089.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.05

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