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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.38, 3,132.86 and 790.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.38, 3,132.86 and 790.95 is: 1,185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.38 : 3,132.86 = 790.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.38/3,132.86 = 790.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.38x = 3,132.86 × 790.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.38x = 2,477,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,931.66/2,089.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.97

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