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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.34, 2,883.24 and 1,205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.34, 2,883.24 and 1,205.09 is: 1,662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.34 : 2,883.24 = 1,205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.34/2,883.24 = 1,205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.34x = 2,883.24 × 1,205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.34x = 3,474,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,549.28/2,089.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.99

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