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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.67, 2,887.08 and 1,793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.67, 2,887.08 and 1,793.73 is: 2,472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.67 : 2,887.08 = 1,793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.67/2,887.08 = 1,793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.67x = 2,887.08 × 1,793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.67x = 5,178,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,178,618.60/2,094.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.29

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