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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.49, 2,888.61 and 1,347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.49, 2,888.61 and 1,347.27 is: 1,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.49 : 2,888.61 = 1,347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.49/2,888.61 = 1,347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.49x = 2,888.61 × 1,347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.49x = 3,891,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,737.59/2,093.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.97

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