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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.72, 2,881.33 and 1,343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.72, 2,881.33 and 1,343.71 is: 1,852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.72 : 2,881.33 = 1,343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.72/2,881.33 = 1,343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.72x = 2,881.33 × 1,343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.72x = 3,871,671.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,671.93/2,089.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.72

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