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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.48, 3,135.27 and 856.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.48, 3,135.27 and 856.70 is: 1,284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.48 : 3,135.27 = 856.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.48/3,135.27 = 856.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.48x = 3,135.27 × 856.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.48x = 2,685,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,985.81/2,090.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.87

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