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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.78, 3,135.52 and 703.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.78, 3,135.52 and 703.81 is: 1,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.78 : 3,135.52 = 703.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.78/3,135.52 = 703.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.78x = 3,135.52 × 703.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.78x = 2,206,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,810.33/2,090.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.50

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