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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.24, 2,890.22 and 1,431.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.24, 2,890.22 and 1,431.99 is: 1,976.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.24 : 2,890.22 = 1,431.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.24/2,890.22 = 1,431.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.24x = 2,890.22 × 1,431.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.24x = 4,138,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,758.98/2,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.25

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