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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.44, 3,138.30 and 1,787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.44, 3,138.30 and 1,787.26 is: 2,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.44 : 3,138.30 = 1,787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.44/3,138.30 = 1,787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.44x = 3,138.30 × 1,787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.44x = 5,608,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,608,958.06/2,093.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.30

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