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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.08, 3,131.66 and 1,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.08, 3,131.66 and 1,266.64 is: 1,897.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.08 : 3,131.66 = 1,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.08/3,131.66 = 1,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.08x = 3,131.66 × 1,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.08x = 3,966,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,667.00/2,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.86

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