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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.84, 2,883.93 and 1,206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.84, 2,883.93 and 1,206.13 is: 1,664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.84 : 2,883.93 = 1,206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.84/2,883.93 = 1,206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.84x = 2,883.93 × 1,206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.84x = 3,478,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,394.49/2,089.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.43

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