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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.85, 2,889.60 and 1,506.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.85, 2,889.60 and 1,506.17 is: 2,077.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.85 : 2,889.60 = 1,506.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.85/2,889.60 = 1,506.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.85x = 2,889.60 × 1,506.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.85x = 4,352,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,228.83/2,094.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.59

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