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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.90, 3,136.35 and 1,544.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.90, 3,136.35 and 1,544.15 is: 2,316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.90 : 3,136.35 = 1,544.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.90/3,136.35 = 1,544.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.90x = 3,136.35 × 1,544.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.90x = 4,842,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,994.85/2,090.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.23

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