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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.34, 3,139.28 and 843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.34, 3,139.28 and 843.56 is: 1,265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.34 : 3,139.28 = 843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.34/3,139.28 = 843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.34x = 3,139.28 × 843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.34x = 2,648,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,173.70/2,093.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.05

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