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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.52, 2,094.83 and 1,382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.52, 2,094.83 and 1,382.58 is: 2,078.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.52 : 2,094.83 = 1,382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.52/2,094.83 = 1,382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.52x = 2,094.83 × 1,382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.52x = 2,896,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,268.33/1,393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.39

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