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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.02, 3,136.65 and 704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.02, 3,136.65 and 704.24 is: 1,056.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.02 : 3,136.65 = 704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.02/3,136.65 = 704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.02x = 3,136.65 × 704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.02x = 2,208,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,954.40/2,091.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.40

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