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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.72, 2,890.86 and 1,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.72, 2,890.86 and 1,163.28 is: 1,605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.72 : 2,890.86 = 1,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.72/2,890.86 = 1,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.72x = 2,890.86 × 1,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.72x = 3,362,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,879.62/2,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.41

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