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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.41, 3,137.59 and 704.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.41, 3,137.59 and 704.71 is: 1,057.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.41 : 3,137.59 = 704.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.41/3,137.59 = 704.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.41x = 3,137.59 × 704.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.41x = 2,211,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,081.44/2,091.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.22

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