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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.31, 3,138.98 and 1,216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.31, 3,138.98 and 1,216.09 is: 1,823.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.31 : 3,138.98 = 1,216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.31/3,138.98 = 1,216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.31x = 3,138.98 × 1,216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.31x = 3,817,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,282.19/2,093.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.56

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