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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.58, 2,889.27 and 1,831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.58, 2,889.27 and 1,831.14 is: 2,527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.58 : 2,889.27 = 1,831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.58/2,889.27 = 1,831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.58x = 2,889.27 × 1,831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.58x = 5,290,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290,657.87/2,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.09

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