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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.84, 3,139.52 and 1,606.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.84, 3,139.52 and 1,606.86 is: 2,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.84 : 3,139.52 = 1,606.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.84/3,139.52 = 1,606.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.84x = 3,139.52 × 1,606.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.84x = 5,044,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,769.11/2,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.19

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