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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.83, 2,889.53 and 1,254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.83, 2,889.53 and 1,254.61 is: 1,731.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.83 : 2,889.53 = 1,254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.83/2,889.53 = 1,254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.83x = 2,889.53 × 1,254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.83x = 3,625,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,212.51/2,093.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.38

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