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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.42, 3,132.29 and 790.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.42, 3,132.29 and 790.22 is: 1,184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.42 : 3,132.29 = 790.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.42/3,132.29 = 790.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.42x = 3,132.29 × 790.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.42x = 2,475,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,198.20/2,089.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.63

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