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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.36, 2,890.70 and 1,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.36, 2,890.70 and 1,537 is: 2,122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.36 : 2,890.70 = 1,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.36/2,890.70 = 1,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.36x = 2,890.70 × 1,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.36x = 4,443,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,005.90/2,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.43

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