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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.52, 2,876.97 and 1,774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.52, 2,876.97 and 1,774.12 is: 2,442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.52 : 2,876.97 = 1,774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.52/2,876.97 = 1,774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.52x = 2,876.97 × 1,774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.52x = 5,104,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104,090.02/2,089.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.71

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