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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.02, 3,588.72 and 1,093.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.02, 3,588.72 and 1,093.78 is: 1,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.02 : 3,588.72 = 1,093.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.02/3,588.72 = 1,093.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.02x = 3,588.72 × 1,093.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.02x = 3,925,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,270.16/2,393.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.30

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