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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.34, 3,136.86 and 791.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.34, 3,136.86 and 791.79 is: 1,188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.34 : 3,136.86 = 791.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.34/3,136.86 = 791.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.34x = 3,136.86 × 791.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.34x = 2,483,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,734.38/2,090.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.20

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