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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.15, 3,136.73 and 704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.15, 3,136.73 and 704.84 is: 1,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.15 : 3,136.73 = 704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.15/3,136.73 = 704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.15x = 3,136.73 × 704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.15x = 2,210,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,873.57/2,091.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.25

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