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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.92, 3,136.41 and 629.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.92, 3,136.41 and 629.98 is: 944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.92 : 3,136.41 = 629.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.92/3,136.41 = 629.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.92x = 3,136.41 × 629.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.92x = 1,975,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,875.57/2,090.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.98

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