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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.63, 2,883.87 and 1,303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.63, 2,883.87 and 1,303.31 is: 1,797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.63 : 2,883.87 = 1,303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.63/2,883.87 = 1,303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.63x = 2,883.87 × 1,303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.63x = 3,758,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,583.82/2,090.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.82

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