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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.73, 2,890.48 and 1,243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.73, 2,890.48 and 1,243.86 is: 1,716.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.73 : 2,890.48 = 1,243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.73/2,890.48 = 1,243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.73x = 2,890.48 × 1,243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.73x = 3,595,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,352.45/2,094.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.38

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