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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.59, 3,135.89 and 530.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.59, 3,135.89 and 530.71 is: 796.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.59 : 3,135.89 = 530.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.59/3,135.89 = 530.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.59x = 3,135.89 × 530.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.59x = 1,664,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,256.32/2,090.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.07

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