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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.90, 3,137.38 and 979.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.90, 3,137.38 and 979.86 is: 1,470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.90 : 3,137.38 = 979.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.90/3,137.38 = 979.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.90x = 3,137.38 × 979.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.90x = 3,074,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,193.17/2,090.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.27

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