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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.15, 2,888.54 and 1,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.15, 2,888.54 and 1,149.02 is: 1,585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.15 : 2,888.54 = 1,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.15/2,888.54 = 1,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.15x = 2,888.54 × 1,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.15x = 3,318,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,978.66/2,093.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.64

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