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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.40, 3,138.30 and 1,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.40, 3,138.30 and 1,067.40 is: 1,600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.40 : 3,138.30 = 1,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.40/3,138.30 = 1,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.40x = 3,138.30 × 1,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.40x = 3,349,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,821.42/2,093.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.18

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