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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.23, 2,889.87 and 1,150.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.23, 2,889.87 and 1,150.00 is: 1,586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.23 : 2,889.87 = 1,150.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.23/2,889.87 = 1,150.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.23x = 2,889.87 × 1,150.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.23x = 3,323,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,338.96/2,094.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.90

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