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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.11, 2,888.57 and 1,253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.11, 2,888.57 and 1,253.95 is: 1,730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.11 : 2,888.57 = 1,253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.11/2,888.57 = 1,253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.11x = 2,888.57 × 1,253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.11x = 3,622,122.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,122.35/2,093.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.50

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