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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.85, 3,134.93 and 703.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.85, 3,134.93 and 703.18 is: 1,054.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.85 : 3,134.93 = 703.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.85/3,134.93 = 703.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.85x = 3,134.93 × 703.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.85x = 2,204,429.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,429.67/2,089.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.83

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