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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.46, 3,138.49 and 1,433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.46, 3,138.49 and 1,433.71 is: 2,149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.46 : 3,138.49 = 1,433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.46/3,138.49 = 1,433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.46x = 3,138.49 × 1,433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.46x = 4,499,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,684.50/2,093.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.40

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