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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.10, 3,135.15 and 791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.10, 3,135.15 and 791.40 is: 1,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.10 : 3,135.15 = 791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.10/3,135.15 = 791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.10x = 3,135.15 × 791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.10x = 2,481,157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,157.71/2,090.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.10

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