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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.87, 2,889.94 and 1,385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.87, 2,889.94 and 1,385.73 is: 1,912.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.87 : 2,889.94 = 1,385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.87/2,889.94 = 1,385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.87x = 2,889.94 × 1,385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.87x = 4,004,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,676.56/2,093.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.57

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