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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.72, 2,887.40 and 1,346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.72, 2,887.40 and 1,346.36 is: 1,856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.72 : 2,887.40 = 1,346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.72/2,887.40 = 1,346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.72x = 2,887.40 × 1,346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.72x = 3,887,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,479.86/2,093.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.73

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