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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.69, 2,889.31 and 1,209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.69, 2,889.31 and 1,209.49 is: 1,669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.69 : 2,889.31 = 1,209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.69/2,889.31 = 1,209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.69x = 2,889.31 × 1,209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.69x = 3,494,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,591.55/2,093.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.11

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