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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.31, 2,886.84 and 1,383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.31, 2,886.84 and 1,383.93 is: 1,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.31 : 2,886.84 = 1,383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.31/2,886.84 = 1,383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.31x = 2,886.84 × 1,383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.31x = 3,995,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,184.48/2,093.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.55

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