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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.58, 3,136.13 and 774.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.58, 3,136.13 and 774.11 is: 1,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.58 : 3,136.13 = 774.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.58/3,136.13 = 774.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.58x = 3,136.13 × 774.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.58x = 2,427,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,713.56/2,090.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.26

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