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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.61, 3,137.75 and 705.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.61, 3,137.75 and 705.07 is: 1,057.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.61 : 3,137.75 = 705.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.61/3,137.75 = 705.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.61x = 3,137.75 × 705.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.61x = 2,212,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,314.18/2,091.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.71

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