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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.24, 3,135.80 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.24, 3,135.80 and 609.48 is: 914.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.24 : 3,135.80 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.24/3,135.80 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.24x = 3,135.80 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.24x = 1,911,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,207.38/2,090.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.35

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