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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.07, 3,137.73 and 795.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.07, 3,137.73 and 795.45 is: 1,192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.07 : 3,137.73 = 795.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.07/3,137.73 = 795.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.07x = 3,137.73 × 795.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.07x = 2,495,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,887.66/2,093.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.46

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