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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.97, 3,130.78 and 1,358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.97, 3,130.78 and 1,358.73 is: 2,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.97 : 3,130.78 = 1,358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.97/3,130.78 = 1,358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.97x = 3,130.78 × 1,358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.97x = 4,253,884.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,884.71/2,090.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.41

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