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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.07, 3,139.59 and 554.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.07, 3,139.59 and 554.07 is: 831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.07 : 3,139.59 = 554.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.07/3,139.59 = 554.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.07x = 3,139.59 × 554.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.07x = 1,739,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,552.63/2,093.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.10

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