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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393, 3,590.94 and 1,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393, 3,590.94 and 1,025 is: 1,538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393 : 3,590.94 = 1,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393/3,590.94 = 1,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393x = 3,590.94 × 1,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393x = 3,680,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,713.50/2,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.12

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