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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.39, 2,889.68 and 1,198.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.39, 2,889.68 and 1,198.13 is: 1,653.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.39 : 2,889.68 = 1,198.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.39/2,889.68 = 1,198.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.39x = 2,889.68 × 1,198.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.39x = 3,462,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,191.86/2,094.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.08

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