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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.37, 2,887.95 and 1,306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.37, 2,887.95 and 1,306.05 is: 1,801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.37 : 2,887.95 = 1,306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.37/2,887.95 = 1,306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.37x = 2,887.95 × 1,306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.37x = 3,771,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,807.10/2,093.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.79

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