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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.24, 3,135 and 703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.24, 3,135 and 703.44 is: 1,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.24 : 3,135 = 703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.24/3,135 = 703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.24x = 3,135 × 703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.24x = 2,205,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,284.40/2,090.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.04

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