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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.84, 2,889.42 and 1,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.84, 2,889.42 and 1,162.40 is: 1,604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.84 : 2,889.42 = 1,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.84/2,889.42 = 1,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.84x = 2,889.42 × 1,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.84x = 3,358,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,661.81/2,093.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.07

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