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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.48, 2,890.41 and 1,255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.48, 2,890.41 and 1,255.79 is: 1,733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.48 : 2,890.41 = 1,255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.48/2,890.41 = 1,255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.48x = 2,890.41 × 1,255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.48x = 3,629,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,747.97/2,094.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.01

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