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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.64, 3,133.92 and 994.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.64, 3,133.92 and 994.71 is: 1,491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.64 : 3,133.92 = 994.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.64/3,133.92 = 994.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.64x = 3,133.92 × 994.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.64x = 3,117,341.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,341.56/2,090.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.09

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