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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.16, 3,134.28 and 1,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.16, 3,134.28 and 1,115 is: 1,672.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.16 : 3,134.28 = 1,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.16/3,134.28 = 1,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.16x = 3,134.28 × 1,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.16x = 3,494,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,722.20/2,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.79

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