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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.96, 3,136.68 and 552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.96, 3,136.68 and 552.08 is: 828.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.96 : 3,136.68 = 552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.96/3,136.68 = 552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.96x = 3,136.68 × 552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.96x = 1,731,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,698.29/2,090.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.18

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