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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.04, 2,882.68 and 1,204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.04, 2,882.68 and 1,204.90 is: 1,662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.04 : 2,882.68 = 1,204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.04/2,882.68 = 1,204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.04x = 2,882.68 × 1,204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.04x = 3,473,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,330.91/2,089.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.65

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