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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.86, 3,139.57 and 1,119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.86, 3,139.57 and 1,119.43 is: 1,678.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.86 : 3,139.57 = 1,119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.86/3,139.57 = 1,119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.86x = 3,139.57 × 1,119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.86x = 3,514,534.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,534.17/2,093.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.49

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