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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.31, 3,134.45 and 791.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.31, 3,134.45 and 791.88 is: 1,187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.31 : 3,134.45 = 791.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.31/3,134.45 = 791.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.31x = 3,134.45 × 791.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.31x = 2,482,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,104.31/2,090.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.43

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