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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.96, 3,136.44 and 722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.96, 3,136.44 and 722.64 is: 1,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.96 : 3,136.44 = 722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.96/3,136.44 = 722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.96x = 3,136.44 × 722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.96x = 2,266,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,517.00/2,090.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.96

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