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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.39, 2,889.39 and 1,779.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.39, 2,889.39 and 1,779.99 is: 2,459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.39 : 2,889.39 = 1,779.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.39/2,889.39 = 1,779.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.39x = 2,889.39 × 1,779.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.39x = 5,143,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,085.31/2,091.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.17

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