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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.37, 3,133.19 and 856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.37, 3,133.19 and 856.20 is: 1,283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.37 : 3,133.19 = 856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.37/3,133.19 = 856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.37x = 3,133.19 × 856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.37x = 2,682,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,633.00/2,090.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.33

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