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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.94, 2,882.80 and 1,293.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.94, 2,882.80 and 1,293.05 is: 1,783.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.94 : 2,882.80 = 1,293.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.94/2,882.80 = 1,293.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.94x = 2,882.80 × 1,293.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.94x = 3,727,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,604.54/2,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.59

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