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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.58, 3,135.90 and 995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.58, 3,135.90 and 995.06 is: 1,492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.58 : 3,135.90 = 995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.58/3,135.90 = 995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.58x = 3,135.90 × 995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.58x = 3,120,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,408.65/2,090.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.60

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