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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.41, 3,132.88 and 1,308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.41, 3,132.88 and 1,308.56 is: 1,961.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.41 : 3,132.88 = 1,308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.41/3,132.88 = 1,308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.41x = 3,132.88 × 1,308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.41x = 4,099,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,542.52/2,090.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.12

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