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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.32, 2,889.96 and 1,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.32, 2,889.96 and 1,162.76 is: 1,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.32 : 2,889.96 = 1,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.32/2,889.96 = 1,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.32x = 2,889.96 × 1,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.32x = 3,360,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,329.89/2,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.50

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