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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.94, 3,133.43 and 1,049.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.94, 3,133.43 and 1,049.21 is: 1,573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.94 : 3,133.43 = 1,049.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.94/3,133.43 = 1,049.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.94x = 3,133.43 × 1,049.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.94x = 3,287,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,605.18/2,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.06

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