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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.06, 2,885.73 and 1,383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.06, 2,885.73 and 1,383.51 is: 1,909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.06 : 2,885.73 = 1,383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.06/2,885.73 = 1,383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.06x = 2,885.73 × 1,383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.06x = 3,992,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,436.31/2,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.29

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