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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.40, 3,135.96 and 858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.40, 3,135.96 and 858.48 is: 1,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.40 : 3,135.96 = 858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.40/3,135.96 = 858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.40x = 3,135.96 × 858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.40x = 2,692,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,158.94/2,090.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.87

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