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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.90, 3,253.38 and 2,093.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.90, 3,253.38 and 2,093.54 is: 2,887.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.90 : 3,253.38 = 2,093.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.90/3,253.38 = 2,093.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.90x = 3,253.38 × 2,093.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.90x = 6,811,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,811,064.90/2,358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.39

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