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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.73, 3,138.30 and 923.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.73, 3,138.30 and 923.01 is: 1,383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.73 : 3,138.30 = 923.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.73/3,138.30 = 923.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.73x = 3,138.30 × 923.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.73x = 2,896,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,682.28/2,093.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.50

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