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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.58, 2,889.08 and 1,149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.58, 2,889.08 and 1,149.37 is: 1,586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.58 : 2,889.08 = 1,149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.58/2,889.08 = 1,149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.58x = 2,889.08 × 1,149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.58x = 3,320,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,607.43/2,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.09

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