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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.01, 3,889.83 and 950.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.01, 3,889.83 and 950.33 is: 1,425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.01 : 3,889.83 = 950.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.01/3,889.83 = 950.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.01x = 3,889.83 × 950.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.01x = 3,696,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,622.14/2,593.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.61

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