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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.45, 2,887.72 and 1,347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.45, 2,887.72 and 1,347.17 is: 1,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.45 : 2,887.72 = 1,347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.45/2,887.72 = 1,347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.45x = 2,887.72 × 1,347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.45x = 3,890,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,249.75/2,093.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.30

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