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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.88, 3,136.32 and 791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.88, 3,136.32 and 791.64 is: 1,187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.88 : 3,136.32 = 791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.88/3,136.32 = 791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.88x = 3,136.32 × 791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.88x = 2,482,836.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,836.36/2,090.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.46

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