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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.20, 3,137.10 and 704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.20, 3,137.10 and 704.30 is: 1,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.20 : 3,137.10 = 704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.20/3,137.10 = 704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.20x = 3,137.10 × 704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.20x = 2,209,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,459.53/2,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.55

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