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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.55, 3,139.41 and 1,052.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.55, 3,139.41 and 1,052.90 is: 1,578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.55 : 3,139.41 = 1,052.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.55/3,139.41 = 1,052.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.55x = 3,139.41 × 1,052.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.55x = 3,305,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,496.59/2,093.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.90

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