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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.03, 3,889.74 and 744.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.03, 3,889.74 and 744.13 is: 1,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.03 : 3,889.74 = 744.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.03/3,889.74 = 744.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.03x = 3,889.74 × 744.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.03x = 2,894,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,472.23/2,593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.25

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