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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.36, 2,886.04 and 1,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.36, 2,886.04 and 1,801.76 is: 2,484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.36 : 2,886.04 = 1,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.36/2,886.04 = 1,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.36x = 2,886.04 × 1,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.36x = 5,199,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,951.43/2,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.02

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