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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.40, 3,136.31 and 704.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.40, 3,136.31 and 704.37 is: 1,056.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.40 : 3,136.31 = 704.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.40/3,136.31 = 704.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.40x = 3,136.31 × 704.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.40x = 2,209,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,107.39/2,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.28

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