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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593, 3,889.58 and 838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593, 3,889.58 and 838.08 is: 1,257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593 : 3,889.58 = 838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593/3,889.58 = 838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593x = 3,889.58 × 838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593x = 3,259,779.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,779.21/2,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.15

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