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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.21, 3,135.82 and 1,047.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.21, 3,135.82 and 1,047.62 is: 1,571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.21 : 3,135.82 = 1,047.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.21/3,135.82 = 1,047.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.21x = 3,135.82 × 1,047.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.21x = 3,285,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,156.90/2,090.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.69

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