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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.66, 3,137.23 and 775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.66, 3,137.23 and 775.34 is: 1,163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.66 : 3,137.23 = 775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.66/3,137.23 = 775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.66x = 3,137.23 × 775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.66x = 2,432,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,416.96/2,090.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.47

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