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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.44, 3,136.10 and 791.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.44, 3,136.10 and 791.88 is: 1,187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.44 : 3,136.10 = 791.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.44/3,136.10 = 791.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.44x = 3,136.10 × 791.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.44x = 2,483,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,414.87/2,090.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.99

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