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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.23, 2,888.62 and 1,149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.23, 2,888.62 and 1,149.04 is: 1,585.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.23 : 2,888.62 = 1,149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.23/2,888.62 = 1,149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.23x = 2,888.62 × 1,149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.23x = 3,319,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,139.92/2,093.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.65

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