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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.36, 3,134.43 and 773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.36, 3,134.43 and 773.78 is: 1,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.36 : 3,134.43 = 773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.36/3,134.43 = 773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.36x = 3,134.43 × 773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.36x = 2,425,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,343.57/2,090.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.25

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