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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.97, 3,095.94 and 893.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.97, 3,095.94 and 893.93 is: 1,340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.97 : 3,095.94 = 893.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.97/3,095.94 = 893.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.97x = 3,095.94 × 893.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.97x = 2,767,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,538.16/2,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.88

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