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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093, 2,888.40 and 1,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093, 2,888.40 and 1,161.56 is: 1,602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093 : 2,888.40 = 1,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093/2,888.40 = 1,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093x = 2,888.40 × 1,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093x = 3,355,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,049.90/2,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.99

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