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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.40, 2,889.90 and 1,209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.40, 2,889.90 and 1,209.88 is: 1,669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.40 : 2,889.90 = 1,209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.40/2,889.90 = 1,209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.40x = 2,889.90 × 1,209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.40x = 3,496,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,432.21/2,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.42

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