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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.25, 2,882.36 and 1,193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.25, 2,882.36 and 1,193.03 is: 1,645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.25 : 2,882.36 = 1,193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.25/2,882.36 = 1,193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.25x = 2,882.36 × 1,193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.25x = 3,438,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,743.19/2,089.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.93

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