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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.82, 3,137.45 and 775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.82, 3,137.45 and 775.50 is: 1,163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.82 : 3,137.45 = 775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.82/3,137.45 = 775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.82x = 3,137.45 × 775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.82x = 2,433,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,088.60/2,090.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.70

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