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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.38, 2,888.82 and 1,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.38, 2,888.82 and 1,161.88 is: 1,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.38 : 2,888.82 = 1,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.38/2,888.82 = 1,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.38x = 2,888.82 × 1,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.38x = 3,356,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,462.18/2,093.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.37

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