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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.02, 3,889.44 and 744.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.02, 3,889.44 and 744.09 is: 1,116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.02 : 3,889.44 = 744.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.02/3,889.44 = 744.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.02x = 3,889.44 × 744.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.02x = 2,894,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,093.41/2,593.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.11

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