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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.18, 3,137.14 and 704.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.18, 3,137.14 and 704.66 is: 1,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.18 : 3,137.14 = 704.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.18/3,137.14 = 704.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.18x = 3,137.14 × 704.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.18x = 2,210,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,617.07/2,091.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.11

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