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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.08, 3,902.46 and 2,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.08, 3,902.46 and 2,089 is: 3,131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.08 : 3,902.46 = 2,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.08/3,902.46 = 2,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.08x = 3,902.46 × 2,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.08x = 8,152,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,238.94/2,603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.77

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