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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.78, 2,890.68 and 1,431.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.78, 2,890.68 and 1,431.79 is: 1,975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.78 : 2,890.68 = 1,431.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.78/2,890.68 = 1,431.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.78x = 2,890.68 × 1,431.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.78x = 4,138,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,844.96/2,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.79

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