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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.51, 3,136.61 and 704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.51, 3,136.61 and 704.45 is: 1,056.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.51 : 3,136.61 = 704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.51/3,136.61 = 704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.51x = 3,136.61 × 704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.51x = 2,209,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,565.71/2,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.45

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