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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.32, 2,889.46 and 1,209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.32, 2,889.46 and 1,209.74 is: 1,669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.32 : 2,889.46 = 1,209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.32/2,889.46 = 1,209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.32x = 2,889.46 × 1,209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.32x = 3,495,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,495.34/2,093.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.83

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