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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.63, 3,888.99 and 1,293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.63, 3,888.99 and 1,293.39 is: 1,940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.63 : 3,888.99 = 1,293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.63/3,888.99 = 1,293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.63x = 3,888.99 × 1,293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.63x = 5,029,980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,980.78/2,592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.11

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