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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.81, 2,889.47 and 1,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.81, 2,889.47 and 1,308.32 is: 1,805.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.81 : 2,889.47 = 1,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.81/2,889.47 = 1,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.81x = 2,889.47 × 1,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.81x = 3,780,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,340.21/2,093.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.48

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