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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.26, 2,890.20 and 1,572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.26, 2,890.20 and 1,572.16 is: 2,170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.26 : 2,890.20 = 1,572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.26/2,890.20 = 1,572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.26x = 2,890.20 × 1,572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.26x = 4,543,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,856.83/2,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.71

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