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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.89, 2,878.72 and 1,489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.89, 2,878.72 and 1,489.52 is: 2,054.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.89 : 2,878.72 = 1,489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.89/2,878.72 = 1,489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.89x = 2,878.72 × 1,489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.89x = 4,287,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,892.90/2,086.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.68

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