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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.62, 2,889.21 and 1,162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.62, 2,889.21 and 1,162.18 is: 1,603.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.62 : 2,889.21 = 1,162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.62/2,889.21 = 1,162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.62x = 2,889.21 × 1,162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.62x = 3,357,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,782.08/2,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.82

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