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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.55, 2,889.12 and 1,149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.55, 2,889.12 and 1,149.35 is: 1,586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.55 : 2,889.12 = 1,149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.55/2,889.12 = 1,149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.55x = 2,889.12 × 1,149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.55x = 3,320,595.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,595.63/2,093.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.11

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