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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.08, 3,134.17 and 995.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.08, 3,134.17 and 995.77 is: 1,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.08 : 3,134.17 = 995.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.08/3,134.17 = 995.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.08x = 3,134.17 × 995.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.08x = 3,120,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,912.46/2,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.20

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