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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.12, 3,142.41 and 1,770.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.12, 3,142.41 and 1,770.54 is: 2,658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.12 : 3,142.41 = 1,770.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.12/3,142.41 = 1,770.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.12x = 3,142.41 × 1,770.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.12x = 5,563,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,762.60/2,093.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.12

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