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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.59, 2,884.21 and 1,344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.59, 2,884.21 and 1,344.94 is: 1,854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.59 : 2,884.21 = 1,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.59/2,884.21 = 1,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.59x = 2,884.21 × 1,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.59x = 3,879,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,078.82/2,091.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.61

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