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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.10, 2,883.23 and 1,204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.10, 2,883.23 and 1,204.91 is: 1,662.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.10 : 2,883.23 = 1,204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.10/2,883.23 = 1,204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.10x = 2,883.23 × 1,204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.10x = 3,474,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,012.22/2,089.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.93

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