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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.42, 3,136.11 and 703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.42, 3,136.11 and 703.72 is: 1,055.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.42 : 3,136.11 = 703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.42/3,136.11 = 703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.42x = 3,136.11 × 703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.42x = 2,206,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,949.89/2,090.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.74

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