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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.58, 3,138.74 and 1,214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.58, 3,138.74 and 1,214.73 is: 1,821.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.58 : 3,138.74 = 1,214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.58/3,138.74 = 1,214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.58x = 3,138.74 × 1,214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.58x = 3,812,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,708.98/2,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.15

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