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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.48, 3,134.40 and 790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.48, 3,134.40 and 790.96 is: 1,186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.48 : 3,134.40 = 790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.48/3,134.40 = 790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.48x = 3,134.40 × 790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.48x = 2,479,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,185.02/2,089.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.51

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