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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.65, 3,134.70 and 703.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.65, 3,134.70 and 703.18 is: 1,054.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.65 : 3,134.70 = 703.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.65/3,134.70 = 703.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.65x = 3,134.70 × 703.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.65x = 2,204,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,262.26/2,089.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.85

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