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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.46, 3,136.16 and 703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.46, 3,136.16 and 703.88 is: 1,055.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.46 : 3,136.16 = 703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.46/3,136.16 = 703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.46x = 3,136.16 × 703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.46x = 2,207,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,480.30/2,090.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.98

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