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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.72, 3,135.53 and 992.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.72, 3,135.53 and 992.90 is: 1,489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.72 : 3,135.53 = 992.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.72/3,135.53 = 992.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.72x = 3,135.53 × 992.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.72x = 3,113,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,252.06/2,090.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.08

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