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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.93, 2,887.45 and 1,347.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.93, 2,887.45 and 1,347.89 is: 1,860.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.93 : 2,887.45 = 1,347.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.93/2,887.45 = 1,347.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.93x = 2,887.45 × 1,347.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.93x = 3,891,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,963.42/2,091.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.47

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