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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.03, 3,888.96 and 1,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.03, 3,888.96 and 1,032.74 is: 1,548.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.03 : 3,888.96 = 1,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.03/3,888.96 = 1,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.03x = 3,888.96 × 1,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.03x = 4,016,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,284.55/2,593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.88

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