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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.73, 3,136.10 and 551.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.73, 3,136.10 and 551.73 is: 827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.73 : 3,136.10 = 551.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.73/3,136.10 = 551.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.73x = 3,136.10 × 551.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.73x = 1,730,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,280.45/2,090.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.60

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