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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.94, 2,889.66 and 1,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.94, 2,889.66 and 1,162.44 is: 1,604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.94 : 2,889.66 = 1,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.94/2,889.66 = 1,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.94x = 2,889.66 × 1,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.94x = 3,359,056.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,056.37/2,093.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.18

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