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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.64, 3,137.58 and 1,507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.64, 3,137.58 and 1,507.44 is: 2,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.64 : 3,137.58 = 1,507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.64/3,137.58 = 1,507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.64x = 3,137.58 × 1,507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.64x = 4,729,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,713.60/2,090.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.33

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