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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.08, 2,876.37 and 1,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.08, 2,876.37 and 1,773.72 is: 2,442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.08 : 2,876.37 = 1,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.08/2,876.37 = 1,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.08x = 2,876.37 × 1,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.08x = 5,101,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,875.00/2,089.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.16

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