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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.28, 3,140.95 and 1,480.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.28, 3,140.95 and 1,480.92 is: 2,222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.28 : 3,140.95 = 1,480.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.28/3,140.95 = 1,480.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.28x = 3,140.95 × 1,480.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.28x = 4,651,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,495.67/2,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.11

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