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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.32, 3,134.40 and 1,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.32, 3,134.40 and 1,473.24 is: 2,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.32 : 3,134.40 = 1,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.32/3,134.40 = 1,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.32x = 3,134.40 × 1,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.32x = 4,617,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,723.46/2,089.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.16

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