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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.73, 3,140.93 and 844.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.73, 3,140.93 and 844.35 is: 1,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.73 : 3,140.93 = 844.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.73/3,140.93 = 844.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.73x = 3,140.93 × 844.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.73x = 2,652,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,044.25/2,093.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.66

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