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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.51, 2,889.03 and 1,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.51, 2,889.03 and 1,149.30 is: 1,586.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.51 : 2,889.03 = 1,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.51/2,889.03 = 1,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.51x = 2,889.03 × 1,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.51x = 3,320,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,362.18/2,093.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.03

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