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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.64, 2,889.30 and 1,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.64, 2,889.30 and 1,162.14 is: 1,603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.64 : 2,889.30 = 1,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.64/2,889.30 = 1,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.64x = 2,889.30 × 1,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.64x = 3,357,771.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,771.10/2,093.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.80

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