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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.42, 4,181.98 and 2,091.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.42, 4,181.98 and 2,091.59 is: 3,134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.42 : 4,181.98 = 2,091.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.42/4,181.98 = 2,091.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.42x = 4,181.98 × 2,091.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.42x = 8,746,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746,987.55/2,790.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.65

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