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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.70, 2,890.68 and 1,150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.70, 2,890.68 and 1,150.48 is: 1,587.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.70 : 2,890.68 = 1,150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.70/2,890.68 = 1,150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.70x = 2,890.68 × 1,150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.70x = 3,325,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,669.53/2,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.66

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