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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.62, 3,137.74 and 705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.62, 3,137.74 and 705.11 is: 1,057.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.62 : 3,137.74 = 705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.62/3,137.74 = 705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.62x = 3,137.74 × 705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.62x = 2,212,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,434.40/2,091.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.76

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