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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.49, 3,135.67 and 703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.49, 3,135.67 and 703.80 is: 1,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.49 : 3,135.67 = 703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.49/3,135.67 = 703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.49x = 3,135.67 × 703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.49x = 2,206,881.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,881.03/2,090.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.68

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