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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.27, 3,136.07 and 1,258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.27, 3,136.07 and 1,258.24 is: 1,887.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.27 : 3,136.07 = 1,258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.27/3,136.07 = 1,258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.27x = 3,136.07 × 1,258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.27x = 3,945,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,928.72/2,090.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.76

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