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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.21, 3,135.58 and 702.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.21, 3,135.58 and 702.95 is: 1,054.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.21 : 3,135.58 = 702.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.21/3,135.58 = 702.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.21x = 3,135.58 × 702.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.21x = 2,204,155.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,155.96/2,090.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.51

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