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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.31, 2,887.72 and 1,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.31, 2,887.72 and 1,253.44 is: 1,729.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.31 : 2,887.72 = 1,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.31/2,887.72 = 1,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.31x = 2,887.72 × 1,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.31x = 3,619,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,583.76/2,093.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.12

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