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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.45, 2,890.29 and 1,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.45, 2,890.29 and 1,150.24 is: 1,587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.45 : 2,890.29 = 1,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.45/2,890.29 = 1,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.45x = 2,890.29 × 1,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.45x = 3,324,527.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,527.17/2,094.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.30

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