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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.98, 2,890.94 and 1,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.98, 2,890.94 and 1,150.72 is: 1,587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.98 : 2,890.94 = 1,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.98/2,890.94 = 1,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.98x = 2,890.94 × 1,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.98x = 3,326,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,662.48/2,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.92

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