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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.99, 3,136.42 and 704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.99, 3,136.42 and 704.30 is: 1,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.99 : 3,136.42 = 704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.99/3,136.42 = 704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.99x = 3,136.42 × 704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.99x = 2,208,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,977.08/2,090.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.43

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