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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.72, 2,889.33 and 1,149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.72, 2,889.33 and 1,149.49 is: 1,586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.72 : 2,889.33 = 1,149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.72/2,889.33 = 1,149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.72x = 2,889.33 × 1,149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.72x = 3,321,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,255.94/2,093.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.29

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