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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.13, 2,882.93 and 1,144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.13, 2,882.93 and 1,144.94 is: 1,579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.13 : 2,882.93 = 1,144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.13/2,882.93 = 1,144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.13x = 2,882.93 × 1,144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.13x = 3,300,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,791.94/2,089.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.98

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