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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094, 2,889.72 and 1,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094, 2,889.72 and 1,162.68 is: 1,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094 : 2,889.72 = 1,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094/2,889.72 = 1,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094x = 2,889.72 × 1,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094x = 3,359,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,819.65/2,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.50

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