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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.16, 2,882.97 and 1,204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.16, 2,882.97 and 1,204.94 is: 1,662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.16 : 2,882.97 = 1,204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.16/2,882.97 = 1,204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.16x = 2,882.97 × 1,204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.16x = 3,473,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,805.87/2,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.78

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