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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.44, 3,134.58 and 1,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.44, 3,134.58 and 1,050.12 is: 1,575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.44 : 3,134.58 = 1,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.44/3,134.58 = 1,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.44x = 3,134.58 × 1,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.44x = 3,291,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,685.15/2,089.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.39

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