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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.65, 2,888.53 and 1,209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.65, 2,888.53 and 1,209.13 is: 1,668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.65 : 2,888.53 = 1,209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.65/2,888.53 = 1,209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.65x = 2,888.53 × 1,209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.65x = 3,492,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,598.03/2,093.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.19

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