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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.32, 2,884.50 and 1,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.32, 2,884.50 and 1,205.44 is: 1,663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.32 : 2,884.50 = 1,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.32/2,884.50 = 1,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.32x = 2,884.50 × 1,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.32x = 3,477,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,091.68/2,090.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.43

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