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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.30, 2,888.72 and 1,197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.30, 2,888.72 and 1,197.03 is: 1,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.30 : 2,888.72 = 1,197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.30/2,888.72 = 1,197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.30x = 2,888.72 × 1,197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.30x = 3,457,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,884.50/2,093.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.88

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