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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.14, 3,135.20 and 722.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.14, 3,135.20 and 722.14 is: 1,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.14 : 3,135.20 = 722.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.14/3,135.20 = 722.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.14x = 3,135.20 × 722.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.14x = 2,264,053.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,053.33/2,090.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.21

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