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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.68, 3,134.08 and 791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.68, 3,134.08 and 791.28 is: 1,186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.68 : 3,134.08 = 791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.68/3,134.08 = 791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.68x = 3,134.08 × 791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.68x = 2,479,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,934.82/2,090.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.19

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