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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093, 2,889.06 and 1,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093, 2,889.06 and 1,265 is: 1,746.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093 : 2,889.06 = 1,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093/2,889.06 = 1,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093x = 2,889.06 × 1,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093x = 3,654,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,660.90/2,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.14

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