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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.78, 2,889.45 and 1,149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.78, 2,889.45 and 1,149.61 is: 1,586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.78 : 2,889.45 = 1,149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.78/2,889.45 = 1,149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.78x = 2,889.45 × 1,149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.78x = 3,321,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,724.01/2,093.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.48

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