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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.04, 3,138.60 and 793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.04, 3,138.60 and 793.68 is: 1,190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.04 : 3,138.60 = 793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.04/3,138.60 = 793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.04x = 3,138.60 × 793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.04x = 2,491,044.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,044.05/2,093.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.16

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