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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.70, 3,135.02 and 791.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.70, 3,135.02 and 791.17 is: 1,186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.70 : 3,135.02 = 791.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.70/3,135.02 = 791.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.70x = 3,135.02 × 791.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.70x = 2,480,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,333.77/2,089.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.93

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