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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.29, 2,883.31 and 1,205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.29, 2,883.31 and 1,205.09 is: 1,663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.29 : 2,883.31 = 1,205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.29/2,883.31 = 1,205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.29x = 2,883.31 × 1,205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.29x = 3,474,648.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,648.05/2,089.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.08

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