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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.67, 4,169.58 and 2,089.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.67, 4,169.58 and 2,089.29 is: 3,129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.67 : 4,169.58 = 2,089.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.67/4,169.58 = 2,089.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.67x = 4,169.58 × 2,089.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.67x = 8,711,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711,469.60/2,783.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.49

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