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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.15, 2,888.73 and 1,904.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.15, 2,888.73 and 1,904.34 is: 2,630.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.15 : 2,888.73 = 1,904.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.15/2,888.73 = 1,904.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.15x = 2,888.73 × 1,904.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.15x = 5,501,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,134.92/2,091.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.67

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