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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.27, 2,889.78 and 1,254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.27, 2,889.78 and 1,254.79 is: 1,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.27 : 2,889.78 = 1,254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.27/2,889.78 = 1,254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.27x = 2,889.78 × 1,254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.27x = 3,626,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,067.05/2,094.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.42

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