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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.02, 3,887.32 and 1,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.02, 3,887.32 and 1,131.10 is: 1,695.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.02 : 3,887.32 = 1,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.02/3,887.32 = 1,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.02x = 3,887.32 × 1,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.02x = 4,396,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,947.65/2,593.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.69

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