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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.58, 2,888.90 and 1,505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.58, 2,888.90 and 1,505.34 is: 2,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.58 : 2,888.90 = 1,505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.58/2,888.90 = 1,505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.58x = 2,888.90 × 1,505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.58x = 4,348,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,776.73/2,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.20

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