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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.37, 3,135.04 and 858.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.37, 3,135.04 and 858.13 is: 1,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.37 : 3,135.04 = 858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.37/3,135.04 = 858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.37x = 3,135.04 × 858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.37x = 2,690,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,271.88/2,090.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.98

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