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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.21, 2,888.72 and 1,253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.21, 2,888.72 and 1,253.75 is: 1,730.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.21 : 2,888.72 = 1,253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.21/2,888.72 = 1,253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.21x = 2,888.72 × 1,253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.21x = 3,621,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,711.99/2,093.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.22

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