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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.65, 3,136.08 and 703.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.65, 3,136.08 and 703.93 is: 1,055.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.65 : 3,136.08 = 703.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.65/3,136.08 = 703.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.65x = 3,136.08 × 703.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.65x = 2,207,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,580.79/2,090.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.93

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