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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.03, 3,889.57 and 1,133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.03, 3,889.57 and 1,133.21 is: 1,699.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.03 : 3,889.57 = 1,133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.03/3,889.57 = 1,133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.03x = 3,889.57 × 1,133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.03x = 4,407,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,699.62/2,593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.83

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