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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.43, 2,888.94 and 1,149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.43, 2,888.94 and 1,149.26 is: 1,585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.43 : 2,888.94 = 1,149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.43/2,888.94 = 1,149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.43x = 2,888.94 × 1,149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.43x = 3,320,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,149.30/2,093.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.99

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