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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.30, 2,883.73 and 1,381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.30, 2,883.73 and 1,381.28 is: 1,906.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.30 : 2,883.73 = 1,381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.30/2,883.73 = 1,381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.30x = 2,883.73 × 1,381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.30x = 3,983,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,238.57/2,089.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.49

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