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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.24, 2,889.96 and 1,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.24, 2,889.96 and 1,150 is: 1,586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.24 : 2,889.96 = 1,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.24/2,889.96 = 1,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.24x = 2,889.96 × 1,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.24x = 3,323,454
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,454/2,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.95

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