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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.46, 3,139.72 and 1,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.46, 3,139.72 and 1,270.32 is: 1,907.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.46 : 3,139.72 = 1,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.46/3,139.72 = 1,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.46x = 3,139.72 × 1,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.46x = 3,988,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,449.11/2,090.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.93

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