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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.99, 3,135.80 and 704.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.99, 3,135.80 and 704.85 is: 1,056.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.99 : 3,135.80 = 704.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.99/3,135.80 = 704.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.99x = 3,135.80 × 704.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.99x = 2,210,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,270.87/2,091.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.54

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