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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.70, 3,136.52 and 703.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.70, 3,136.52 and 703.99 is: 1,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.70 : 3,136.52 = 703.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.70/3,136.52 = 703.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.70x = 3,136.52 × 703.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.70x = 2,208,079.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,079.12/2,090.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.14

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