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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.90, 3,136.70 and 704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.90, 3,136.70 and 704.50 is: 1,056.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.90 : 3,136.70 = 704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.90/3,136.70 = 704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.90x = 3,136.70 × 704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.90x = 2,209,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,805.15/2,091.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.36

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