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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.80, 2,882.14 and 1,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.80, 2,882.14 and 1,759 is: 2,425.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.80 : 2,882.14 = 1,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.80/2,882.14 = 1,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.80x = 2,882.14 × 1,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.80x = 5,069,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,684.26/2,089.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.92

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