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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.91, 2,889.69 and 1,254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.91, 2,889.69 and 1,254.75 is: 1,731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.91 : 2,889.69 = 1,254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.91/2,889.69 = 1,254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.91x = 2,889.69 × 1,254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.91x = 3,625,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,838.53/2,093.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.61

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